verb (used with object) 1.to mention or introduce (an idea, proposition, plan, etc.) for consideration or possible action: The architect suggested that the building be restored.
2.to propose (a person or thing) as suitable or possible for some purpose: We suggested him for president.
3.(of things) to prompt the consideration, making, doing, etc., of: The glove suggests that she was at the scene of the crime.
4.to bring before a person's mind indirectly or without plain
expression:
I didn't tell him to leave, I only suggested it. 5.to call (something) up in the mind through association or natural connection of ideas: The music suggests a still night.
Origin: 1520–30; <
Latin suggestus (past participle of
suggerere to build up, supply, hint, suggest), equivalent to
sug- sug- +
ges- (past participle stem of
gerere to carry, do, display) +
-tus past participle suffix
Related forms sug·gest·ed·ness, noun
sug·gest·er, noun
sug·gest·ing·ly, adverb
pre·sug·gest, verb (used with object)
un·sug·gest·ed, adjective
un·sug·gest·ing, adjective
Synonyms2. recommend, advise.
4. indicate, imply. See
hint.
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