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suggest
[ suhg-jest, suh- ]
/ sÉgËdÊÉst, sÉ- /
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verb (used with object)
to mention or introduce (an idea, proposition, plan, etc.) for consideration or possible action: The architect suggested that the building be restored.
to propose (a person or thing) as suitable or possible for some purpose: We suggested him for president.
(of things) to prompt the consideration, making, doing, etc., of: The glove suggests that she was at the scene of the crime.
to bring before a person's mind indirectly or without plain expression: I didn't tell him to leave, I only suggested it.
to call (something) up in the mind through association or natural connection of ideas: The music suggests a still night.
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Origin of suggest
First recorded in 1520â30; from Latin suggestus (past participle of suggerere âto build up, supply, hint, suggestâ), equivalent to sug- sug- + ges- (past participle stem of gerere âto carry, do, displayâ) + -tus past participle suffix
synonym study for suggest
4. See hint.
OTHER WORDS FROM suggest
Words nearby suggest
sugar-tit, sugar tongs, sugar tree, sugary, Suger, suggest, suggestibility, suggestible, suggestion, suggestive, sugh
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British Dictionary definitions for suggest
suggest
/ (sÉËdÊÉst, US sÉÉĄËdÊÉst) /
verb (tr; may take a clause as object)
to put forward (a plan, idea, etc) for considerationI suggest Smith for the post; a plan suggested itself
to evoke (a person, thing, etc) in the mind of someone by the association of ideasthat painting suggests home to me
to give an indirect or vague hint ofhis face always suggests his peace of mind
Derived forms of suggest
suggester, nounWord Origin for suggest
C16: from Latin suggerere to bring up, from sub- + gerere to bring
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