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to suggest
01
to mention an idea, proposition, plan, etc. for further consideration or possible action
Transitive: to suggest an idea or plan
Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
suggest
3rd person singular
suggests
Past simple
suggested
Past participle
suggested
Examples
The committee suggested changes to improve the efficiency of the process.
02
to convey something without explicitly stating it
Transitive: to suggest an attitude or meaning
Examples
Her raised eyebrows and skeptical tone suggested doubt about the feasibility of the plan.
03
to lead one to believe or consider that something exists or is true
Transitive: to suggest sth | to suggest that
Examples
The dark clouds and distant rumble of thunder suggested an approaching storm.
04
to bring to mind or elicit a certain feeling, image, or memory
Transitive: to suggest a sensation or memory
Examples
The aroma of freshly baked cookies suggested memories of childhood and warm family gatherings.
Lexical Tree
suggester
suggestible
suggestion
suggest
