verb

suggest

Translation

to propose, to indicate, to recommend

I suggest we go to the cinema.

I suggest we go to the movies.

The evidence suggests he is innocent.

Can you suggest a good restaurant?

((that sb. do sth.)) to propose that someone should do something I suggest that we leave now.

((-ing)) to propose doing something I suggest leaving now.

((sth.)) ((to sb.)) to propose something to someone He suggested a new plan to the team.

Synonyms: propose, recommend, advise; Antonyms: demand, order

From Latin 'suggerere' (to bring under, supply, suggest), from 'sub-' (under) + 'gerere' (to carry).

Imagine 'carrying' an idea 'under' someone's nose for them to consider.