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- pronunciation:
- s
jest
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sg
jest
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Grammatical Patterns
part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
suggests, suggesting, suggested |
definition 1: |
to put forth for consideration; propose.
The guidance counselor suggested several options.He suggested that they go to lunch now and resume the meeting later.[verb + (that) + subjunctive clause
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I suggested that he limit the letter to one typed page.[verb + (that) + subjunctive clause
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She suggested getting outside help on the project, but nobody listened.[verb + gerund
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Has anyone suggested scrapping the idea and starting all over again?[verb + gerund
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The doctor suggested to her that she keep a food diary.[verb + to smby/smth + object
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- synonyms:
- advance, offer, proffer, propose, propound
- similar words:
- advise, advocate, bid, counsel, introduce, pose, present, raise, recommend, submit, tender, urge
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definition 2: |
to propose as suitable for some purpose.
I suggested light blue for the curtains.Can you suggest a good dentist in the area?- synonyms:
- counsel, recommend
- similar words:
- advise, advocate, prefer, promote, propose, submit, urge
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definition 3: |
to state as a possibility or bring to mind indirectly; imply.
By that remark, are you suggesting that I'm stingy?[verb + (that) + clause
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This passage in the story suggests a deeper meaning.The results of the study suggest that this gene is the trigger.[verb + (that) + clause
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This new evidence suggests how the crime might have been committed.[verb + WH/whether/if + clause
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The condition of the paint suggested to the expert that the painting might be a fake.[verb + to smby/smth + object
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- synonyms:
- imply, intimate
- antonyms:
- manifest
- similar words:
- connote, hint, indicate, insinuate, pose, say
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definition 4: |
to call to mind by analogy or association.
The gnarly tree trunk suggested the face of a monster.These brush strokes suggest movement of the water.What do these images suggest to you?- synonyms:
- evoke
- similar words:
- mimic, recall, resemble
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related words: |
approach, broach, denote, designate, enter, evoke, import, moot, name, nominate, overture, promise |
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derivations: |
suggestingly (adv.), suggester (n.) |
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