verb

suggest

to suggest, to propose, to hint

I suggest we go to the park.

I suggest we go to the park.

Can you suggest a good restaurant?

Can you suggest a good restaurant?

The evidence suggests he is innocent.

The evidence suggests he is innocent.

((sth.)) to propose something Can you suggest a good restaurant?

((that)) ... to propose that ... I suggest that we leave now.

((-ing)) to propose doing something He suggested going for a walk.

Synonyms: propose, recommend, hint

From Latin 'sub-' (under) and 'gerere' (to carry). Literally 'to bring under' or 'bring up'.

Think of bringing an idea 'up from under' for others to consider.

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