suggest
verb (used with object)
to mention or introduce (an idea, proposition, plan, etc.) for consideration or possible action.
suggester
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a word derived from
suggest.
Example Sentences
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But the slightest allusion to the elopement, or any kindred topic, made her eyes gleam in a way to scare the unwary suggester of such a theme.
From Trevethlan (Vol 3 of 3) A Cornish Story. by William Davy Watson
Mr. Sheriff Jarvis was the chief promoter of this improvement, which answered its purpose for a time, and Mr. Rowland Burr was its suggester.
From Toronto of Old by Henry Scadding
Jack took Cameron in hand first, as he had been the real suggester of the plan.
From Hope Mills or, Between Friend and Sweetheart by Amanda Minnie Douglas
Let an anti-toxin for diphtheria, consumption, or yellow fever be proposed, and a hundred investigators the world over bend their skill to confirm or disprove, as if the suggester dwelt next door.
From Little Masterpieces of Science: Invention and Discovery by George Iles
Why," says Sadie, cuddlin' up on the chair arm, "Purdy-Pell suggests that, as Robin appeared to take such a fancy to you, perhaps you wouldn't mind——" "Say," I breaks in, "he's a perfectly punk suggester!
From Shorty McCabe on the Job by Sewell Ford
