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suggest
[suhg-jest, suh-]
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.
suggest
/ səˈdʒɛst, səɡˈdʒɛst /
verb
to put forward (a plan, idea, etc) for consideration
I suggest Smith for the post
a plan suggested itself
to evoke (a person, thing, etc) in the mind of someone by the association of ideas
that painting suggests home to me
to give an indirect or vague hint of
his face always suggests his peace of mind
Other Word Forms
- suggestedness noun
- suggester noun
- suggestingly adverb
- presuggest verb (used with object)
- unsuggested adjective
- unsuggesting adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of suggest1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Dr Franco suggests a text message or voice note as an initial olive branch, perhaps highlighting a specific memory to revive the connection.
"But even someone like you, trained to be in stressful situations, shows a biological blood flow shift, so that suggests this 'nasal dip' is a robust marker of a changing stress state."
It suggests reforms to property tax and capital gains tax as "good places to start".
Preliminary findings suggested the boat was overloaded, the authority said.
Reports suggest armed Hamas units have already deployed across several districts, some wearing civilian clothes and others in the blue uniforms of the Gaza police.
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