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suggest
sug·gest S0869800 (səg-jĕst′, sə-jĕst′)tr.v. sug·gest·ed, sug·gest·ing, sug·gests 1. To offer for consideration or action; propose: suggest things for children to do; suggested that we take a walk.2. To express or say indirectly: The police officer seemed to be suggesting that the death was not an accident.3. To make evident indirectly; intimate or imply: a silence that suggested disapproval.4. To bring or call to mind by logic or association; evoke: a cloud that suggests a mushroom; a ringlike symbol suggesting unity.5. To serve as or provide a motive for; prompt or demand: Such a crime suggests apt punishment.
[Latin suggerere, suggest- : sub-, up; see sub- + gerere, to carry.]
sug·gest′er n.Synonyms: suggest, imply, hint, intimate2, insinuate
These verbs mean to convey thoughts or ideas by indirection. Suggest refers to the calling of something to mind as the result of an association of ideas: "Are you suggesting that I invited or enticed Kevin here knowing that my husband planned to be away?" (Mary Higgins Clark).
To imply is to suggest a thought or an idea by letting it be inferred from something else, such as a statement, that is more explicit: The effusive praise the professor heaped on one of the students began to imply disapproval of the rest. Hint refers to an oblique or covert suggestion that often contains clues: The news article hinted that his resignation was not voluntary. Intimate applies to indirect, subtle expression that often reflects discretion, tact, or reserve: She intimated that her neighbors were having marital problems. To insinuate is to suggest something, usually something unpleasant, in a covert, sly, and underhanded manner: The columnist insinuated that the candidate raised money unethically.suggest (səˈdʒɛst; US səɡˈdʒɛst) vb (tr; may take a clause as object) 1. to put forward (a plan, idea, etc) for consideration: I suggest Smith for the post; a plan suggested itself. 2. to evoke (a person, thing, etc) in the mind of someone by the association of ideas: that painting suggests home to me. 3. to give an indirect or vague hint of: his face always suggests his peace of mind. [C16: from Latin suggerere to bring up, from sub- + gerere to bring] sugˈgester nsug•gest (səgˈdʒɛst, sə-)
v.t. 1. to mention, introduce, or propose (an idea, plan, person, etc.) for consideration, possible action, or some purpose or use. 2. (of things) to prompt the consideration, making, doing, etc., of: The open door suggests a hasty exit. 3. to indicate indirectly or without plain expression; imply: Your question suggests that you doubt my sincerity. 4. to call (something) up in the mind through association or natural connection of ideas: The music suggests a still night. [1520–30; < Latin suggestus, past participle of suggerere to build up, supply, hint, suggest =sug- sug- + gerere to carry, do, display] syn: See hint. suggest - To suggest something is, etymologically, to "carry it under," from Latin sub-, "under" and gerere, "bring, carry."See also related terms for suggestion.suggestWhen you suggest something, you mention it as a plan or idea for someone to consider. Your doctor will probably suggest time off work.We have to suggest a list of possible topics for next term's seminars.Be Careful!
Suggest is not usually followed directly by a noun or pronoun referring to a person. You usually have to put the preposition to in front of it. You don't 'suggest someone something'; you suggest something to someone. Laura first suggested this idea to me.Don't 'suggest someone to do something' when you mean that you advise them to do it. You suggest that someone does something. I suggest that he writes her a letter.I'm not suggesting we leave her here.In sentences like these, you can also use an infinitive without to in the that-clause. This is a fairly formal use. He suggested she talk to a psychologist.The modals might and should are sometimes used. This is a formal use. He suggested we might go there straight after dinner.His wife suggested that he should start a school.Be Careful!
Don't confuse suggest and advise. If you suggest something, you mention it as an idea or plan for someone to think about. If you advise someone to do something, you tell them what you think they should do. I advised him to leave as soon as possiblesuggest
Past participle: suggested
Gerund: suggesting
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| I suggest | | you suggest | | he/she/it suggests | | we suggest | | you suggest | | they suggest |
| Preterite |
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| I suggested | | you suggested | | he/she/it suggested | | we suggested | | you suggested | | they suggested |
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| I am suggesting | | you are suggesting | | he/she/it is suggesting | | we are suggesting | | you are suggesting | | they are suggesting |
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| I have suggested | | you have suggested | | he/she/it has suggested | | we have suggested | | you have suggested | | they have suggested |
| Past Continuous |
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| I was suggesting | | you were suggesting | | he/she/it was suggesting | | we were suggesting | | you were suggesting | | they were suggesting |
| Past Perfect |
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| I had suggested | | you had suggested | | he/she/it had suggested | | we had suggested | | you had suggested | | they had suggested |
| Future |
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| I will suggest | | you will suggest | | he/she/it will suggest | | we will suggest | | you will suggest | | they will suggest |
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| I will have suggested | | you will have suggested | | he/she/it will have suggested | | we will have suggested | | you will have suggested | | they will have suggested |
| Future Continuous |
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| I will be suggesting | | you will be suggesting | | he/she/it will be suggesting | | we will be suggesting | | you will be suggesting | | they will be suggesting |
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| I have been suggesting | | you have been suggesting | | he/she/it has been suggesting | | we have been suggesting | | you have been suggesting | | they have been suggesting |
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| I will have been suggesting | | you will have been suggesting | | he/she/it will have been suggesting | | we will have been suggesting | | you will have been suggesting | | they will have been suggesting |
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| I had been suggesting | | you had been suggesting | | he/she/it had been suggesting | | we had been suggesting | | you had been suggesting | | they had been suggesting |
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| I would suggest | | you would suggest | | he/she/it would suggest | | we would suggest | | you would suggest | | they would suggest |
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| I would have suggested | | you would have suggested | | he/she/it would have suggested | | we would have suggested | | you would have suggested | | they would have suggested |
Thesaurus| Verb | 1. | suggest - make a proposal, declare a plan for something; "the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax"propose, adviseadvocate, recommend, urge - push for something; "The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on Thanksgiving Day"advance, throw out - bring forward for consideration or acceptance; "advance an argument"proposition - suggest sex to; "She was propositioned by a stranger at the party"feed back - respond to a query or outcomeput forward, state, submit, posit - put before; "I submit to you that the accused is guilty"make a motion, move - propose formally; in a debate or parliamentary meetingdeclare - state emphatically and authoritatively; "He declared that he needed more money to carry out the task he was charged with" | | 2. | suggest - drop a hint; intimate by a hinthintintimate, adumbrate, insinuate - give to understand; "I insinuated that I did not like his wife"clue in - provide someone with a clue; "Can you clue me in?"convey - make known; pass on, of information; "She conveyed the message to me"allude, advert, touch - make a more or less disguised reference to; "He alluded to the problem but did not mention it" | | 3. | suggest - imply as a possibility; "The evidence suggests a need for more clarification"intimateimply - suggest as a logically necessary consequence; in logicmake out - imply or suggest; "Your remarks make me out to be stupid" | | 4. | suggest - suggest the necessity of an intervention; in medicine; "Tetracycline is indicated in such cases"indicateinform - impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to; "I informed him of his rights" | | 5. | suggest - call to mind; "this remark evoked sadness"paint a picture, evokeevince, express, show - give expression to; "She showed her disappointment"reek, smack, smell - have an element suggestive (of something); "his speeches smacked of racism"; "this passage smells of plagiarism"incriminate, inculpate, imply - suggest that someone is guilty |
suggestverb1. recommend, propose, advise, move, table, counsel, advocate, prescribe, put forward, propound, offer a suggestion I suggest you ask him some specific questions about his past.2. indicate, show, demonstrate, give the impression, lead you to believe The figures suggest that their success is conditional on this restriction.3. hint at, imply, insinuate, intimate, get at, drive at (informal) What exactly are you suggesting?4. bring to mind, evoke, remind you of, smack of, connote, make you think of, put you in mind of Its hairy body suggests a mammal.suggestverb1. To state, as an idea, for consideration:advance, offer, pose, propose, propound, put forward, set forth, submit.2. To lead to by logical inference:imply, indicate, point to.3. To convey an idea by indirect, subtle means:hint, imply, insinuate, intimate.Idiom: drop a hint.4. To have a particular flavor or suggestion of something:savor, smack, smell, taste.Translationssuggest (səˈdʒest) , ((American also) səg-) verb1. to put (an idea etc) before another person etc for consideration; to propose. He suggested a different plan; I suggest doing it a different way; She suggested to me one or two suitable people for the committee; I suggest that we have lunch now. 建議 建议2. to put (an idea etc) into a person's mind; to hint. Are you suggesting that I'm too old for the job?; An explanation suddenly suggested itself to me. 啟發，暗示 启发，暗示 sugˈgestion (-tʃən) noun1. the act of suggesting. 建議 建议2. something that is suggested; a proposal or idea. Has anyone any other suggestions to make?; What a clever suggestion! 主意，建議 主意，建议 3. a slight trace or sign. There was a suggestion of boredom in his tone. 暗示 暗示- Could you suggest somewhere interesting to go? (US)
Can you suggest somewhere interesting to go? (UK) → 请给我们推荐一个好去处
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suggest itself to (one)Of an idea, to come into one's mind seemingly out of nowhere. A plan to take over the company suggested itself to Samantha. An exciting new idea suggested itself to me while I was listening to the speaker give his presentation.See also: itself, suggestsuggest for (someone or something)1. To recommend something for a particular task. A noun or pronoun is used between "suggest" and "for." I always suggest white vinegar for getting rid of bad odors in your washing machine. Someone suggested peppermint and eucalyptus oils for getting rid of spiders in our house.2. To recommend something to help someone or something. A noun or pronoun is used between "suggest" and "for." The pharmacist suggested this cough syrup for my daughter. My mother suggested honey and lemon for my sore throat. I would suggest a complete factory reset for your device. It's the only way to wipe out the virus completely.3. To recommend or nominate someone for a particular role or position or as a recipient of some award. A noun or pronoun is used between "suggest" and "for." I've suggested you for the new managerial position, so expect a call from our head office any day now for an interview. I can confidently suggest Janet for the role. I had no ideas my coworkers had suggested me for the award.4. To suggest that someone ought to enter into a romantic relationship with someone else. A noun or pronoun is used between "suggest" and "for." She suggested her brother for me, but the two of us just didn't have any chemistry. I've stopped suggesting people for my friends, because it ends up being really awkward for everyone if it doesn't work out between them.See also: suggestsuggest (something) to (one)1. To present some evidence of something to one; to imply, express, or make evident something indirectly to one. Often constructed as "suggest to one something." His hesitation suggested a lack of commitment to Sarah. The whole situation suggests to me a breakdown of communication.2. To propose something to one; to offer something for one's consideration. I suggested a different approach to my boss that might yield better results. The professor suggested a few places where the students could find resources for their projects.3. To make a recommendation of something to one. She suggested the steak to me, but I really had a hankering for chicken. I suggest this book to all of my clients.See also: suggestsuggest itself to someone[for an idea] to seem to present itself to someone. A new scheme suggested itself to Alice as she looked at the records of the last attempt. As you read this, does anything suggest itself to you?See also: itself, suggestsuggest something to someoneto make a suggestion of something to someone. The waiter suggested the roast beef to all his customers. What did you suggest to the people at the other table? They look quite pleased with their meal.See also: suggestEncyclopediaSeeSuggestionMedicalSeesuggestionAcronymsSeeSUGsuggest
Synonyms for suggestverb recommendSynonyms- recommend
- propose
- advise
- move
- table
- counsel
- advocate
- prescribe
- put forward
- propound
- offer a suggestion
verb indicateSynonyms- indicate
- show
- demonstrate
- give the impression
- lead you to believe
verb hint atSynonyms- hint at
- imply
- insinuate
- intimate
- get at
- drive at
verb bring to mindSynonyms- bring to mind
- evoke
- remind you of
- smack of
- connote
- make you think of
- put you in mind of
Synonyms for suggestverb to state, as an idea, for considerationSynonyms- advance
- offer
- pose
- propose
- propound
- put forward
- set forth
- submit
verb to lead to by logical inferenceSynonymsverb to convey an idea by indirect, subtle meansSynonyms- hint
- imply
- insinuate
- intimate
verb to have a particular flavor or suggestion of somethingSynonymsSynonyms for suggestverb make a proposal, declare a plan for somethingSynonymsRelated Words- advocate
- recommend
- urge
- advance
- throw out
- proposition
- feed back
- put forward
- state
- submit
- posit
- make a motion
- move
- declare
verb drop a hintSynonymsRelated Words- intimate
- adumbrate
- insinuate
- clue in
- convey
- allude
- advert
- touch
verb imply as a possibilitySynonymsRelated Wordsverb suggest the necessity of an interventionSynonymsRelated Wordsverb call to mindSynonymsRelated Words- evince
- express
- show
- reek
- smack
- smell
- incriminate
- inculpate
- imply
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