Suggesting: meaning, definitions and examples

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suggesting

[ səˈdʒɛstɪŋ ]

^{Context #1}

communication

Present participle of suggest. To offer an idea or proposal for consideration.

Synonyms

advise, propose, recommend

Examples of usage

She was suggesting a new approach to the problem.
I suggest we leave early to avoid traffic.
He suggested that we go out for dinner tonight.

^{Context #2}

hinting

To imply or indicate indirectly.

Synonyms

hint, imply, indicate

Examples of usage

His tone of voice suggested that he was not happy.
The dark clouds suggest that it might rain soon.

Translations

Translations of the word "suggesting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sugerindo

🇮🇳 सुझाव देना

🇩🇪 vorschlagen

🇮🇩 menyarankan

🇺🇦 пропонуючи

🇵🇱 sugerowanie

🇯🇵 提案する

🇫🇷 suggérant

🇪🇸 sugiriendo

🇹🇷 önerme

🇰🇷 제안하기

🇸🇦 اقتراح

🇨🇿 navrhování

🇸🇰 naznačovanie

🇨🇳 建议

🇸🇮 predlaganje

🇮🇸 stinga upp á

🇰🇿 ұсыну

🇬🇪 წინადადების გამოთქმა

🇦🇿 təklif etmək

🇲🇽 sugiriendo

Word origin

The word 'suggest' comes from the Latin word 'suggestus', which means 'to prompt or supply'. Over time, the meaning has evolved to include offering ideas or proposals for consideration. The verb 'suggesting' is commonly used in everyday conversations and written communication to propose or hint at something.