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suggest

/sə(ɡ)ˈd͡ʒɛst/verb2 syllables

Suggest means: make a proposal, declare a plan for something.

Synonyms for suggest15

verb, as in make a proposal, declare a plan for something

verb, as in call to mind

evoke, paint a picture

verb, as in drop a hint; intimate by a hint

verb, as in imply as a possibility

also used for suggest

point, allude, imply, insinuate, venture, hazard, float, bring up, moot

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What does suggest mean?4

verb

1

make a proposal, declare a plan for something“the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax”

2

call to mind“this remark evoked sadness”

3

drop a hint; intimate by a hint

4

imply as a possibility“The evidence suggests a need for more clarification”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with suggest?51

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Suggest in a sentence

  • I suggest that, out of politeness, we drink as little as possible.garborg
  • I suggest we eat just a little now, and then go out later.CK
  • I suggest that if you have no solutions, you should be quiet.mailohilohi
  • Why would he suggest that, in your opinion?errant1
  • I suggest you start your bedtime routine now, buddy.Amastan
  • If you request a further discount, we suggest changing the terms of payment.CM
  • I suggest you not write something banal, but something truly useful and interesting.Miktsoanit
  • I don't believe a single word he's saying, and suggest you do likewise.Ooneykcall

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Forms of suggest

as a verb

past tense
suggested
present participle
suggesting
third-person singular
suggests
past participle
suggested