Suggest: meaning, definitions and examples

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suggest

 

[ səˈdʒɛst ]

Context #1 | Verb

communication

To propose or recommend something to be considered.

Synonyms

advise, propose, recommend

Examples of usage

  • I suggest we go to the beach this weekend.
  • Can you suggest a good restaurant in the area?
Context #2 | Verb

idea

To put forward for consideration.

Synonyms

advocate, propose, recommend

Examples of usage

  • She suggested a new approach to the problem.
  • He suggested that we start the project next week.
Context #3 | Verb

hint

To imply something without explicitly stating it.

Synonyms

hint, imply, insinuate

Examples of usage

  • He didn't say it directly, but he suggested that I should leave.
  • Her tone suggested that she was not happy with the decision.

Translations

Translations of the word "suggest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sugerir

🇮🇳 सुझाव देना

🇩🇪 vorschlagen

🇮🇩 menyarankan

🇺🇦 пропонувати

🇵🇱 sugerować

🇯🇵 提案する (ていあんする)

🇫🇷 suggérer

🇪🇸 sugerir

🇹🇷 önermek

🇰🇷 제안하다

🇸🇦 اقتراح

🇨🇿 navrhnout

🇸🇰 navrhnúť

🇨🇳 建议 (jiànyì)

🇸🇮 predlagati

🇮🇸 stinga upp á

🇰🇿 ұсыну

🇬🇪 შეთავაზება

🇦🇿 təklif etmək

🇲🇽 sugerir

Etymology

The word 'suggest' originated from the Latin word 'suggerere', which means 'to bring up, mention, or suggest'. The term evolved over time and was introduced into the English language in the late 16th century. The concept of suggesting ideas or recommendations has been an integral part of human communication and problem-solving throughout history.

See also: suggested, suggestible, suggesting, suggestion, suggestive, suggestively.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,341, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.