suggest

[ suhg-jest, suh- ]

verb (used with object)

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.

   Synonyms: advise, recommend

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.

   Synonyms: imply, indicate

5. to call (something) up in the mind through association or natural connection of ideas:

   The music suggests a still night.

suggest

/ səˈdʒɛst; səɡˈdʒɛst /

verb

1. to put forward (a plan, idea, etc) for consideration

   a plan suggested itself

   I suggest Smith for the post

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

Derived Forms

• sugˈgester, noun

Other Words From

• sug·gested·ness noun
• sug·gester noun
• sug·gesting·ly adverb
• presug·gest verb (used with object)
• unsug·gested adjective
• unsug·gesting adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of suggest¹

First recorded in 1520–30; from 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of suggest¹

C16: from Latin suggerere to bring up, from sub- + gerere to bring

Synonym Study

See hint.

Example Sentences

"I think it's clear that novel anti-obesity medications have a chance to impact global public health, and research suggests changes in intake of food can affect indicators of environmental impacts," Roe said.

From Science Daily

But many of those results may have been skewed due to a lack of female representation, the study suggests.

From Science Daily

While the FCC is an independent agency that is overseen by Congress, Trump has suggested he wants to bring it under tighter White House control.

From Los Angeles Times

The deaths remain under police investigation, but news reports and testimonies online from other tourists suggest they may have consumed drinks laced with methanol, a deadly substance often found in bootleg alcohol.

From BBC

She suggests using local credit unions instead of major national banks.

From Salon

Related Words

• advise
• advocate
• offer
• propose
• put
• recommend
• submit