suggest

verb
UK: /səˈdʒest/
US: /səˈdʒest/

  1. To offer an idea or a plan for someone to consider.

    1. I suggest we go to the park today. [ ] [ ]
    2. She did suggest that we try the new Italian restaurant downtown for dinner. [ ] [ ]

  2. To state something indirectly.

    1. Are you suggesting I'm not telling the truth? [ ] [ ]
    2. His tone seemed to suggest a degree of annoyance with the repeated questions. [ ] [ ]

  3. To show something subtly.

    1. This image suggest peace and calm. [ ] [ ]
    2. The evidence seems to suggest that he was in the area at the time of the crime. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

recommend hint imply indicate propose

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "suggest" in English means: To offer an idea or a plan for someone to consider., To state something indirectly., To show something subtly..

The phonetic transcription of "suggest" is /səˈdʒest/ in British English and /səˈdʒest/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "suggest": recommend, hint, imply, indicate, propose.

Example usage of "suggest": "I suggest we go to the park today.". More examples on the page.