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   Sug·gest

   /sə(ɡ)ˈjest/

   

   verb

   • 1. put forward for consideration: "I suggest that we wait a day or two" Similar proposeput forwardsubmitrecommendadvocateadvisepropoundurgeencouragecounselmovetable
   • ▪ cause one to think that (something) exists or is the case: "finds of lead coffins suggested a cemetery north of the river" Similar indicatelead to the beliefgive the impressiongive the ideaarguepoint todemonstrateshowevincehintinsinuateimplyintimatedrive atindicateinformal:get at
   • ▪ state or express indirectly: "are you suggesting that I should ignore her?"
   • ▪ evoke: "the theatrical interpretation of weather and water almost suggests El Greco" Similar conveyexpressimpartimplyintimateconnotesmack ofput one in mind ofbring to mindremind one ofevokeevinceconjure upsummon upcall uprefer toallude tosignify
   • ▪ (of an idea) come into one's mind.

   Word Origin early 16th century: from Latin suggest- ‘suggested, prompted’, from the verb suggerere, from sub- ‘from below’ + gerere ‘bring’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. suggester noun

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   The meaning of SUGGEST is to mention or imply as a possibility. How to use suggest in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Suggest.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSUGGEST | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SUGGEST definition: 1. to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider: 2. to communicate or…. Learn more.

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   Suggest definition: to mention or introduce (an idea, proposition, plan, etc.) for consideration or possible action. See examples of SUGGEST used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › suggestSUGGEST | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   SUGGEST meaning: 1. to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider: 2. to communicate or…. Learn more.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › suggestSuggest - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   To suggest is to propose or hint. If you suggest going out for ice cream, nobody's going to object. If you suggest that your sister should get the frozen yogurt instead, she might think you are suggesting something about her weight.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionsuggest verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   to put forward an idea or a plan for other people to think about synonym propose. suggest something I'd like to suggest a different explanation for the company's decline. suggest something to somebody The designer is known for suggesting innovative ideas to her clients.

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   • You suggest that someone should do something: The doctor suggested that she should sit down. • In more formal English, you can say it has been suggested that something is true: It has been suggested that the substance can cause cancer.