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- Dictionarysug·gest/sə(ɡ)ˈjest/
verb
- 1. put forward for consideration: "I suggest that we wait a day or two" Similar
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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.
The meaning of SUGGEST is to mention or imply as a possibility. How to use suggest in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Suggest.
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. The verb suggest is also used when people speak about scientific
SUGGEST meaning: 1. to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider: 2. to communicate or…. Learn more.
1. to put forward (a plan, idea, etc) for consideration. I suggest Professor Aziz for the post. a plan suggested itself. 2. to evoke (a person, thing, etc) in the mind of someone by the association of ideas. that painting suggests home to me. 3. to give an indirect or vague hint of.
to put an idea into somebody’s mind; to make somebody think that something is true synonym indicate.
• In everyday English, you suggest that someone does something: I suggest that she waits a few weeks. Don’t say: I suggest her to wait a few weeks. • In more formal English, you suggest that someone do something, using the base form of the verb (= the infinitive without ‘to’ ) : I suggest that she wait a few weeks.
1. to put forward (a plan, idea, etc) for consideration: I suggest Smith for the post; a plan suggested itself. 2. to evoke (a person, thing, etc) in the mind of someone by the association of ideas: that painting suggests home to me. 3. to give an indirect or vague hint of: his face always suggests his peace of mind.
an idea, possible plan, or action that is mentioned for other people to consider: [ C ] She made some helpful suggestions on how to cut our costs. [ C ] They didn’t like my suggestion that we should all share the cost. [ U ] We’re open to suggestion (= willing to listen to other people’s ideas).
Definition of suggest verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
