单词 | suggest |
释义 | suggest —suggestedness, n. —suggester, n. —suggestingly, adv. /seuhg jest", seuh-/, v.t. 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. [1520-30; < L suggestus (ptp. of suggerere to build up, supply, hint, suggest), equiv. to sug- SUG- + ges- (ptp. s. of gerere to carry, do, display) + -tus ptp. suffix] Syn. 2. recommend, advise. 4. indicate, imply. See hint. |
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