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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 suggesting word
- verb with object suggesting 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 suggesting to propose (a person or thing) as suitable or possible for some purpose: We suggested him for president. 1
- verb with object suggesting (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 suggesting 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 suggesting 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 suggesting
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 Suggesting
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
suggesting 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.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
suggesting usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for suggesting
adj suggesting
- connotative — (of a word or expression) signifying or suggestive of an associative or secondary meaning in addition to the primary meaning: A connotative word such as “steely” would never be used when referring to a woman.
noun suggesting
- mentioning — to refer briefly to; name, specify, or speak of: Don't forget to mention her contribution to the project.
- advancing — to move or bring forward: The general advanced his troops to the new position.
- moving — capable of or having movement: a moving object.
adjective suggesting
- implying — to indicate or suggest without being explicitly stated: His words implied a lack of faith.
- indicating — to be a sign of; betoken; evidence; show: His hesitation really indicates his doubt about the venture.
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