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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
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
EXPANDun·sug·gest·ing, adjective
COLLAPSE
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