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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.
Synonyms: ,
- (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.
Synonyms: ,
- 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
a plan suggested itself
I suggest Smith for the post
- 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
Derived Forms
- ܲˈٱ, noun
Other yvlog Forms
- ܲ·Ļ·Ա noun
- ܲ·İ noun
- ܲ·iԲ· adverb
- ȴܲ· verb (used with object)
- ܲȴܲ·Ļ adjective
- ܲȴܲ·iԲ adjective
yvlog History and Origins
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of suggest1
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Example Sentences
Donald Trump often suggests that tariffs are a good thing, not merely as a means to an end, but as an end in themselves.
New data suggests that the way young people consume entertainment is changing.
Katie from Cardiff said the lower limit was a good idea, as the evidence suggested it was reducing accidents, which would be positive for the NHS.
Lying third in LIV's individual standings suggests it is, while he hopes not practising at Augusta National before his ninth appearance could turn out to be a lucky omen.
Despite announcing a "common view" of wanting to end the war, their body language suggested a lack of chemistry.
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