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to suggest

to suggest

1.6
To offer an idea or plan for others to consider
  • verb
  • /səˈdʒɛst/
translation icon : sugerir
  • I suggest we meet at the café to discuss the project further.
  • suggest ways
  • suggest strategies
  • suggest recording

You know, because I've, I suggested it to a producer.

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Examples

  • If you want meaning, I suggest you try a dictionary.

  • And how do you suggest we do that?

  • In an ideal world, I suggest you ask a question first.

  • OK, so can someone suggest one answer that people gave?

  • Okay, so, what do you suggest we do?

  • I suggest you take it.

  • How would you suggest people learn to juggle?

  • So how would you suggest people ask mentors for help?

  • So here's the first thing that I'd suggest trying out.

  • Gentlemen, I suggest we act as a unit... so there will be no question of mistaken reprisals.

Synonyms

to offer
vsto suggest
1.0

Say you will do something to help someone

focuses solely on presenting ideas or plans for consideration
to recommend
vsto suggest
2.1

To suggest someone or something as a good choice

is the basic act of putting any idea forward, not praising it
to propose
vsto suggest
3.0

To suggest a plan or idea for others to consider

is broader, covering any kind of idea or thought for consideration
to advise
vsto suggest
414 2.2

Give someone advice about what to do

is a simple presentation of an idea, not ongoing guidance
to recommend that
vsto suggest
141 3.2

Tell someone you think they should do something

is neutral presentation without urging a specific action
to float
vsto suggest
134 5.3

To suggest an idea or plan to see people's reaction

is a neutral presentation without implying tentativeness or testing
to put forward
vsto suggest
65 3.2

To suggest an idea or plan for others to consider

is the general act of putting an idea up for consideration
to advance
vsto suggest
28 3.9

To suggest an idea or plan for others to consider

is the general act of offering ideas without stressing formality
to make a motion
vsto suggest
  • Formal
9 4.6

Formally suggest a plan or action in a meeting

is not necessarily formal and applies in everyday situations
to throw out ideas
vsto suggest
1 3.4

Suggest ideas for others to consider

is a single act of putting an idea forward rather than many

How Forceful

to insist
2.8
to urge
591 3.2
to recommend
2.1
to propose
3.0
to suggest
1.6
to hint
136 2.0
to mention
1.0

Surface Forms

suggest infinitive
suggested past
suggested past participle
suggesting present participle
suggests third person singular

Etymology

Suggest comes from the Latin parts sub- 'under' and gerere 'to carry', so it originally meant to 'carry an idea under' someone's notice. That's why to suggest is to offer an idea or plan for someone to think about.