suggest
Meaning
- To imply but stop short of explicitly stating (something).
- To cause one to suppose (something); to bring to one's mind the idea (of something).
- To explicitly mention (something) as a possibility for consideration, often to recommend it
- (obsolete) To seduce; to prompt to evil; to tempt.
Synonyms
paint a picture
make a motion
purvey
refer to
make a proposal
allude to
by-bid
give directions
hint at
report to
start talking
come forward with information
give counsel
intimate 2
inspire to infuse
name to
promt
put forward pose
give inspiration
Frequency
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).
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