suggest

Meaning

1. (transitive) To imply but stop short of explicitly stating (something).
2. (transitive) To cause one to suppose (something); to bring to one's mind the idea (of something).
3. (transitive) To explicitly mention (something) as a possibility for consideration, often to recommend it.
4. (obsolete, transitive) To seduce; to prompt to evil; to tempt.

Synonyms

propose

hint

recommend

indicate

offer

advise

intimate

imply

insinuate

propound

submit

put forward

show

advance

connote

inspire

counsel

proffer

remind

evoke

point out

move

suggestion

display

prompt

direct

allude

demonstrate

advice

make an offer

paint a picture

exhibit

manifest

nominate

tell

point

designate

denote

motion

appoint

pick out

opt

proposal

request

mean

mark

choose

invite

make a motion

encourage

Translations

suggérer

sugerir

vorschlagen

proposer

suggerire

sugerir

suggereren

voorstellen

proponer

proporre

inspirer

suggerir

propor

suggerieren

Pronounced as (IPA)

/səˈd͡ʒɛst/

Etymology

Coined based on Latin suggestus, perfect passive participle of suggerō (“bring up, bring under, lay beneath, furnish, supply, excite, advise, suggest”, verb), from sub (“from below, under”) + gerō (“bear, carry”, verb).