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- [suh g-jest, suh-]
- /səgˈdʒɛst, sə-/
- /səˈdʒest/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [suh g-jest, suh-]
- /səgˈdʒɛst, sə-/
Definitions of suggested word
- verb with object suggested 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 suggested to propose (a person or thing) as suitable or possible for some purpose: We suggested him for president. 1
- verb with object suggested (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 suggested 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 suggested to call (something) up in the mind through association or natural connection of ideas: The music suggests a still night. 1
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Origin of suggested
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 Suggested
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
suggested 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.
suggested usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for suggested
adj suggested
- advisable — If you tell someone that it is advisable to do something, you are suggesting that they should do it, because it is sensible or is likely to achieve the result they want.
- implied — involved, indicated, or suggested without being directly or explicitly stated; tacitly understood: an implied rebuke; an implied compliment.
- in name only — not in fact or in practice
- mentioned — to refer briefly to; name, specify, or speak of: Don't forget to mention her contribution to the project.
adjective suggested
- advocated — to speak or write in favor of; support or urge by argument; recommend publicly: He advocated higher salaries for teachers.
- counseled — advice; opinion or instruction given in directing the judgment or conduct of another.
- counselled — advice; opinion or instruction given in directing the judgment or conduct of another.
- hinted — Simple past tense and past participle of hint.
- nominal — being such in name only; so-called; putative: a nominal treaty; the nominal head of the country.
verb suggested
- alluded — to refer casually or indirectly; make an allusion (usually followed by to): He often alluded to his poverty.
- badmouthed — Simple past tense and past participle of badmouth.
- chalked — Simple past tense and past participle of chalk.
- confided — Simple past tense and past participle of confide.
- emblematized — Simple past tense and past participle of emblematize.
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