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suggest

sug·gest
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [suh g-jest, suh-]
    • /səgˈdʒɛst, sə-/
    • /səˈdʒest/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [suh g-jest, suh-]
    • /səgˈdʒɛst, sə-/

Definitions of suggest word

  • verb with object suggest to mention or introduce (an idea, proposition, plan, etc.) for consideration or possible action: The architect suggested that the building be restored. 1
  • verb with object suggest to propose (a person or thing) as suitable or possible for some purpose: We suggested him for president. 1
  • verb with object suggest (of things) to prompt the consideration, making, doing, etc., of: The glove suggests that she was at the scene of the crime. 1
  • verb with object suggest to bring before a person's mind indirectly or without plain expression: I didn't tell him to leave, I only suggested it. 1
  • verb with object suggest to call (something) up in the mind through association or natural connection of ideas: The music suggests a still night. 1
  • transitive verb suggest propose 1

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Origin of suggest

First appearance:

before 1520
One of the 28% oldest English words
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

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Parts of speech for Suggest

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

suggest popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

suggest usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for suggest

verb suggest

  • add up — If facts or events do not add up, they make you confused about a situation because they do not seem to be consistent. If something that someone has said or done adds up, it is reasonable and sensible.
  • adumbrate — to outline; give a faint indication of
  • advance — To advance means to move forward, often in order to attack someone.
  • advise — If you advise someone to do something, you tell them what you think they should do.
  • allude — If you allude to something, you mention it in an indirect way.

noun suggest

  • indirect question — An indirect question is the same as a reported question.
  • leading question — a question so worded as to suggest the proper or desired answer.

Antonyms for suggest

verb suggest

  • ordain — to invest with ministerial or sacerdotal functions; confer holy orders upon.

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