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Meaning of suggest

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

suggest

Pronunciation:/səˈdʒɛst//sə(ɡ)ˈdʒɛst/

verb

Definitions

  1. To imply but stop short of saying explicitly.

    Example: Are you suggesting that I killed my wife?

  2. To make one suppose; cause one to suppose (something).

    Example: The name "hamburger" suggests that hamburgers originated from Hamburg.

  3. To mention something as an idea, typically in order to recommend it

    Example: I’d like to suggest that we go out to lunch.   I’d like to suggest going out to lunch.

  4. To seduce; to prompt to evil; to tempt.