单词 | suggest | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
释义 | suggestsug‧gest /səˈdʒest $ səɡˈdʒest/ ●●● S1 W1 verb [transitive] Word Origin WORD ORIGINsuggest Verb TableOrigin: 1500-1600 Latin past participle of suggerere ‘to put under, provide, suggest’, from sub- ( ➔ SUB-) + gerere ‘to carry’VERB TABLE suggest
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THESAURUS► suggest Collocations to tell someone your ideas about what they should do: · 'Why don’t you come with us?', Alan suggested.· It was a sunny afternoon and so I suggested going to the beach. ► recommend to suggest that someone goes somewhere, tries something etc because you know that it is good and you think they will like it: · Can you recommend a good restaurant near here?· It’s a brilliant book - I’d recommend it to anyone. ► propose formal to formally suggest a plan or course of action, especially at a meeting: · The government has proposed building a new town just north of the city.· I propose that we send a delegation to London to discuss our concerns. ► put forward to suggest an idea, plan, reason etc: · The party has put forward new proposals to reduce the number of cars in the town centre.· The idea was first put forward by Aristotle.· A number of reasons have been put forward to explain these negative results. ► nominate to officially suggest someone for an important job or position, or a person, film etc for a prize, especially when people will vote to make a decision: · He’s been nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature several times.· Three candidates have been nominated for the position of chairman. Longman Language Activatorto suggest something► suggest to tell someone your idea about what they should do, where they should go etc, or about what you and they should do together: · ''Why don't you come with us?" Alan suggested.· It was a sunny afternoon, and Jim suggested a trip to the beach.suggest (that): · My Dad suggested that I should apply for the job.· I suggest we take a break and finish this later.suggest doing something: · It was raining heavily, and she suggested calling a taxi.suggest where/how/when etc: · Can you suggest where we might be able to get a decent meal? ► make a suggestion to suggest something that you think will help someone or will solve a problem: · Mr Chairman - may I make a suggestion?· One day her mother made a suggestion. "Why don't you come back and live with your father and me?''· A professional consultant will make suggestions about the most suitable clients to approach for your particular type of work. ► recommend to suggest something to someone because you know that it is good and you are sure that they will like it: · Can you recommend a good hotel near here?recommend something to somebody: · Corfu was wonderful - I'd recommend it to anyone.be highly recommended (=people say that it is very good): · The hotel's restaurant comes highly recommended. to make a formal suggestion in a meeting, report etc► propose to formally suggest that something should be done, especially at a meeting: · The Russians proposed a treaty banning all nuclear tests.propose (that): · I propose that we discuss this at the next meeting. ► recommend to officially suggest that something should be done, after you have considered the situation carefully: · The report recommends a number of changes in the existing law.recommend that: · The directors are recommending that shareholders accept Baldwin's offer. ► put forward to suggest plans, proposals etc, especially in order to start discussions about something that needs to be decided: · The United Nations has put forward a peace plan that it hopes will form the basis for discussions.· Management initially put forward a number of proposals which were wholly unacceptable to the union. ► put something to/before to offer a group something such as a proposal or plan which they can accept or refuse: · The Government has spent £1 million on putting its case to the public.· We're going to put our plans before the committee on Monday and we'll just have to hope that they are approved. ► float: float an idea/plan etc to suggest an idea, plan etc in order to find out what other people think about it : · The administration had floated the idea of increased taxes on beer, spirits and tobacco.· The following month, David floated the possibility of launching a new TV company. ► submit to offer a proposal, application etc so that an official person or group can consider it and decide whether to accept it: · Applications for planning permission must be submitted before noon tomorrow.submit something to somebody: · We have submitted proposals for a new pay structure to the board of management. ► present to explain your ideas or plans to an official group so that they can decide whether to accept them: · We shall give you reasonable time to prepare and present your proposals.present something to somebody: · Ms Rogers will present her ideas to the Board at next week's meeting.present somebody with something: · We have been presented with a number of plans and will give careful consideration to all of them. ► be mooted if an idea or plan is mooted , it is suggested as something that could be done: · The scheme was first mooted two years ago.be mooted for: · A 3,000 house development has been mooted for the disused airfield. to suggest someone as a suitable person for a job or official position► suggest · All members are invited to suggest names.suggest somebody for something · Robert suggested his son for the vacant directorship. ► recommend to suggest someone you know personally as suitable for a job or position, because you think they would do a good job: · Ask friends to recommend babysitters. That's the safest way.· The first applicant was recommended by a friend of the boss.recommend somebody for something: · Who would you recommend for this job, Stuart? ► put somebody's name forward to formally suggest someone, usually in writing, to be elected to an official or political position: · The local Democratic party has put several names forward.put sb's name forward for: · The opposition leader announced that he would not be putting his name forward for re-election at the party's annual conference. ► nominate to suggest someone for an important job or prize, especially when people will vote to make a decision: · We need a treasurer. Does anyone want to nominate somebody?nominate somebody for something: · Jane Campion was one of the people nominated for the 'Best Director' award.nominate somebody as something: · It was expected that he would nominate Bramwell as his successor.nominate somebody to something: · The President has power to nominate people to certain key offices, including judge of the Supreme Court. ► propose to formally suggest someone for an official position: · At the last meeting, Mrs Williams was proposed by several members.propose for: · I would like to propose Mr Harrison for the position of Party Treasurer. something that someone suggests► suggestion something that someone suggests: · We welcome any suggestions from our viewers as to how to improve our service.make a suggestion: · She made some useful suggestions about places we could visit.have a suggestion (=want to make a suggestion): · Does anyone have any other suggestions?suggestion about: · We liked your suggestion about changing the timetable.suggestion that: · Barry ignored my suggestion that he should try phoning her again.open to suggestions (=willing to listen to ideas): · You must be flexible and open to suggestions in this job. ► proposal a formal or official suggestion that something should be done: · They will consider our proposal at their next meeting.put forward a proposal (=make one): · Their role is to put forward proposals for change. proposal to do something: · Their proposal to build a new airport has finally been rejected.proposal for: · They forwarded a list of proposals for the safe disposal of nuclear waste. ► recommendation a suggestion made, for example, by an official person or group, especially a suggestion that is contained in a report: make a recommendation: · The consultants have made several very good and valid recommendations.accept a recommendation: · We accept that recommendation and will act on it as soon as possible.on somebody's recommendation (=because someone has recommended it): · I bought the house on the realtor's recommendation and have regretted it ever since. ► proposition a plan of action that is suggested, especially in business or politics: · I'll consider your proposition and let you know.· We are prepared to look at any reasonable proposition from the council.make a proposition: · I have a proposition to make. what you say to suggest something► can/may I make a suggestion use this to suggest something politely, especially when you think someone may be making a mistake: · Can I make a suggestion? Try adding a little more flour.· May I make a suggestion? I think we should stop and look at the map. ► I propose (that) spoken use this for formally suggesting something that you think should be done, especially at a meeting: · I propose that we continue this meeting tomorrow. ► why don't you/we/I etc informal say this when you think it would be a good idea to do something: · Why don't you wait for me downstairs? I won't be long.· If David wants someone to go with him, why doesn't he ask Jacky? I'm sure she'd enjoy it.· Why don't we go watch a movie tonight? ► how about/what about informal use this to suggest something or offer something: · "How about a brandy?'' said Tom.· What about going out for lunch one day next week? When are you free? ► maybe/perhaps spoken use this to suggest something in a gentle way: · Maybe we should try again tomorrow.· Perhaps you ought to introduce her to my son. They should get on well. ► let's: let's go/have/do etc use this when you want to suggest something that you and the people you are with should do: · Come on, let's dance.· We both need a break. Let's go away for the weekend.let's not: · Let's not argue on our anniversary.don't let's (British): · Come on, don't let's waste any more time here. ► we may as well use this to suggest something that is not very interesting or exciting, when you do not have any better ideas: · It's too late to go to the movies so we may as well watch TV.· I think we might as well buy this one. We're not going to find anything cheaper. to advise someone► advise to tell someone what you think they should do, especially when you have more knowledge or experience than they have: advise somebody to do something: · I advise you to think very carefully before making any decision.· All US citizens in the area have been advised to return home.advise somebody against doing something (=advise them not to do it): · Her lawyers have advised her against saying anything to the newspapers.advise somebody on/about something: · Your teacher will be able to advise you about what qualifications you will need.strongly advise: · I strongly advise you to get medical insurance if you're going skiing.advise caution/restraint/patience etc: · Health experts advise extreme caution when handling these materials. ► say somebody should do something/ought to do something to tell someone what you think they should do, especially when this is your own personal opinion and not the result of particular information or knowledge: · My friends keep saying I ought to learn to drive.· Her mother said she should call the police immediately.· They say you should drink at least eight glasses of water a day. ► tell to tell someone that you think they should do something, especially in order to avoid problems: tell somebody to do something: · I told him to go and see a doctor if he was worried.tell somebody (that) they should do something: · Jimmy has told him he should keep away from the gang for the next couple of weeks. ► suggest to tell someone your ideas about what they should do, where they should go etc: · "Why not ask Dad?" he suggested.· I'm not sure which is the best wine to order. What would you suggest?suggest (that): · Sarah suggested that I should apply for this job. ► recommend to advise someone to do something, especially when you have special knowledge of a particular subject or situation: · The Forsyth Report recommended stricter supervision of the trade in live animals.· Ask your tour guide to recommend the best places to eat.recommend that: · Doctors recommend that all children be immunized against polio and tuberculosis.recommend doing something: · I would always recommend buying a good quality bicycle rather than a cheap one.strongly recommend: · I strongly recommend that you get your brakes checked before you go on a long drive. ► urge to strongly advise someone to do something because you think it is very important: · The company's bosses are urging full cooperation with the trade union.urge somebody to do something: · Police are urging drivers not to come into London this weekend.urge that: · He gave copies of the report to all those present at the meeting, urging that they read and digest its contents. ► give advice to advise someone about a problem or subject, especially something that they have asked you about: · I'm afraid that's the only advice I can give you.give advice to somebody: · The centre gives free advice to young people who have drug problems.give somebody advice: · Can you give me some advice? I'm thinking of buying a computer.give advice on/about: · Ask your bank to give you some advice about special student packages. when something has a meaning that is not directly stated► suggest if a statement, fact, event etc suggests that something is true, it seems to mean that it is true or could be true, but this is not directly stated: · It is still not clear what these facts suggest -- perhaps a new strain of the virus, or a completely new virus.suggest (that): · All the evidence suggests that the problem has improved in recent years.· The victim had marks on his neck which seemed to suggest he had been strangled. ► imply if a statement, fact, event etc implies that something is true, it suggests very strongly that it is true : · His criticisms implied a lack of confidence in my work.imply (that): · The way he greeted the boys seemed to imply that he knew them quite well.· Just the fact that he's written to you implies he likes you. ► say to say something in an indirect way - use this especially when you are saying what the real meaning of a statement is: · What do you think the writer is saying in this story?say (that): · Are you saying I'm fat?· So what you're saying, Mr President, is that you don't have a policy on this issue. ► implication a meaning that is not directly stated, but which seems to be intended: · He didn't actually accuse me of stealing, but that was the implication.implication that: · Staff members were asked to work on Sundays, with the implication that they would lose their jobs if they refused.by implication (=the intended meaning is that): · The law bans organized protests and, by implication, any form of opposition. ► undertone a feeling or attitude that seems to be part of a statement, even though it is not directly stated: · a story with racist undertonesundertone of: · There was an unmistakable undertone of nationalist resentment in many of their remarks. to say something in an indirect way► imply to say something that seems to mean that another thing is true, but without saying the other thing directly: · You seem to be implying something that is not quite true.imply (that): · Michael did imply that I could have the job if I wanted it.· The article implied that unemployed people are lazy and do not want to work. ► suggest to say something in an indirect way, especially something bad that you prefer not to say directly: · What are you suggesting? Do you think I'm a thief?suggest (that): · His letter seemed to suggest that he wasn't satisfied with my work.I'm not suggesting (=used for telling someone you are not criticizing them): · I'm not suggesting you deliberately tried to mislead us, just that you made a mistake. ► hint to say something in a very indirect way, but so that other people can guess what you mean: hint (that): · Harry hinted that his friendship with Mona might have contributed to his marriage break-up.hint at: · The President hinted at the possibility of military action. ► drop a hint to say something that suggests that you want to do something or that you want someone to do something, but without saying it directly: drop a hint about: · She kept dropping hints about her birthday, just to make sure none of us forgot about it.· My mother dropped several hints about us wallpapering her sitting room. ► in a roundabout way if you say something in a roundabout way , you say it in an indirect way, especially to avoid offending or embarrassing someone: · I told him, in a roundabout way, that he wasn't really good enough to join my English class. when something shows that something else is likely to be true► suggest to show that something is probably true, even though there is no definite proof: · In fact, the situation is far worse than these figures suggest.suggest (that): · There was nothing in his letter to suggest that he might have been unhappy or depressed.· The drop in trading suggests the Asian economies may be headed for recession.suggest something to somebody: · A child's behavior might suggest to others that there are problems at home.strongly suggest (=show that something is very likely): · The door had not been forced open, which strongly suggests that the victim was known to her killer. ► indicate if scientific facts, tests, official figures etc indicate something, they show that it is likely to be true: · How badly reform is needed was indicated recently by the rising youth crime figures.indicate (that): · Research indicates that the drug can be harmful to pregnant women.· Campaign finance records indicate many of the guests were donors to his own party. ► give the impression to make people think that a particular situation exists, even though this may not actually be true: · She wasn't stupid, though at times she gave that impression.give the impression (that): · The luxurious offices gave the impression that the company had plenty of money to spare.give the impression of: · All this splendour and ceremony may at first give the impression of high culture and sophistication.give the impression that: · He gave me the impression that he didn't really rate my work. ► point to to show that a particular explanation for something is likely to be true or that something is likely to happen in the future: · All the evidence points to a fatty diet being the main cause of heart disease in the West.· The poor economic climate and the attitude of leading executives both point to a grim future. ► imply if a fact or piece of information, especially scientific information, implies something, it shows that it is likely to be true: · Among the ruins there are inscriptions, implying some degree of literacy even in the 9th century BC.· As the examples imply, some markets are local while others are national or international in scope.imply (that): · The results imply that the disease originated in West Africa. ► implicate to show that someone or something is likely to be involved in or connected to something, especially something bad or harmful: · According to the prosecution, DNA tests 'irrefutably' implicate Henson.implicate in: · Sexually transmitted diseases have long been implicated in infertility.implicate as: · Seafood is increasingly implicated as the source of the hepatitis A virus. implicate himself/yourself etc (=show, suggest, or prove that he etc has committed a crime): · Simon knew he couldn't possibly provide a blood sample without implicating himself. ► be indicative of formal if something is indicative of an event or situation, it shows that the event or situation is likely to exist or be true, but it is not definite that it does: · Persistent abdominal pain may be indicative of appendicitis.· The absence of any famous female composers is more indicative of male dominance than male genius. COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY► It has been suggested that Phrases It has been suggested that the manager will resign if any more players are sold. ► can/may I suggest (=used to politely suggest a different idea) May I suggest that you think carefully before rushing into this? ► evidence/results/data/studies etc suggest(s) that The evidence suggests that single fathers are more likely to work than single mothers. COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► suggest an alternative· Do you have an alternative you can suggest? ► an analysis suggests/indicates something· Our analysis suggests that these problems are widespread. ► common sense suggests something· People don't always do what common sense suggests. ► something suggests a connection· There is nothing to suggest a connection between the hospital food and the illness. ► data indicates/suggests something· Our data indicates that weather patterns are likely to get more extreme. ► experience suggests/shows something· Experience suggests that children who commit crimes will continue to offend as adults. ► logic suggests something (=used when you want to argue that something is reasonable)· Logic suggests that if the air is warmer, more water evaporates. ► a poll shows/indicates/suggests something· Polls show that older voters are most concerned about economic issues. ► suggest/put forward a solution· The chairman put forward a possible solution. ► statistics suggest something· Housing conditions are far worse than the statistics suggest. ► strongly suggest/advise/recommend something Before taking action, you are strongly recommended to consult an accountant. ► a study suggests/indicates something· A British study suggests that older drivers are safer drivers. ► a survey suggests something· Recent surveys suggest that these are the foreign languages most in demand by employers. COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB► also· It also suggests a unity of interest between the various forces of finance and conservatism.· The findings also suggest that recession and growing parental responsibility have resulted in fewer legalized women immigrants working outside the home.· Some economists have also suggested that the present sales taxes should be replaced by a valued added tax.· It also suggests political standards haven't changed much.· The research also suggests that farmers overestimate the size of the fox population.· We also suggest that the kind of mix that results has great significance for the stability and performance of the political system.· The report also suggests that multinational users now have the clout to force service providers to cut their prices.· If you have any queries your pharmacist will be pleased to give advice and may also suggest that you visit your dentist. ► strongly· Circumstantial evidence, I know, but evidence that strongly suggests that the engineer was clobbered by a heavy metallic instrument.· All the phenomena to be described under the section Complex Partial Seizures strongly suggest a temporal lobe origin.· The experiments with clock-shifted pigeons, however, strongly suggest that the sun supplies their preferred compass.· The evidence from excellent companies strongly suggests that managers who feel this way are doing them selves a disservice.· This strongly suggests that the peripheral males are exploiting the calling male's ability to attract females.· The results from more than a decade of study strongly suggest that, in fact, there is a connection.· The foregoing strongly suggests that dividend policy and practice contains important information for the shareholder.· Evidence strongly suggests that a serious problem exists and research is needed to better understand this phenomenon and its causes. NOUN► data· Nevertheless, the data suggest that if levels were more accurate they would have been lower in the peptic ulcer group.· However, this result may be misleading, as two of those commenting on Buss's data have suggested.· The data suggest that gender role is influential.· But the polling data and interviews suggest something else as well.· These data suggest that overall between 1% and 2% of boys need circumcision for medical indications.· Comparative data in Chapter 3 suggested that in most countries few adults are political gladiators.· All these data suggest that H5 is associated with chromatin that is inactive in transcription and replication.· Moreover, the data suggest that Baumol-type models can account for only a very small proportion of total transactions balances. ► evidence· The central dogma is of course a theory, but there is no evidence to suggest that it is wrong.· This myth survives even though there is not a lot of evidence to suggest that it is true.· The evidence of Western civilisation suggests that the status of older people has been generally low, but variably so.· There is another piece of evidence to suggest that there is not hostility.· The evidence would suggest at least that Heahberht was established and secured in power in Kent through Offa's intervention and support.· There is evidence to suggest that by the time of Euclid these observations were occurring in a cone of vision.· Labour spokesman David Oakenson says there's evidence to suggest the blame lies with Swindon Police. ► experience· However, experience around the country suggests that materials arrive late in the school term or not at all.· My own experience suggests that journalists seem pro-change because change is news and status quo is not.· On the contrary, it is the context, matched, or mismatched, to past experience, which suggests appropriate labelling.· This is an uncommon situation as experimental experience suggests that the energy change is finite.· Past experience suggests that some governments, at least, may not be prepared to sit this one out.· Case study experience further suggests that even this use is questionable.· Valenzuela's experience suggest - disturbingly - that it could happen to anyone. ► report· Before his report Mr Brown had suggested that he would only be freezing duty.· Already there are reports of testimony suggesting that Steffi knew of the alleged tax-evasion scam all along.· The report suggests that individual products could be labelled to inform the public about how much electricity the appliances consume.· Even so, recent economic reports suggest growth is flagging.· Editor's Note: The report was misleading in suggesting Mr Bacon's remarks were made at the inquiry.· The report also suggested Braun had been guilty of felony mishandling of public funds.· He's published a report suggesting new restrictions on bikes, even though he's a rider himself.· In recent weeks, reports from the area suggest the situation has worsened. ► research· There has been research which suggests that moderately strong automatic stemming can be applied in specialized online reference retrieval searching.· There is very little research to suggest whether skill standards and certificates will work in the United States.· The latter's research suggests that patients receiving clozapine may well cost services less over time by producing more positive clinical outcomes.· Other research has suggested that such chemicals may cause damage when they are combined.· Today, some research suggests that 50 percent of the city's intravenous drug users have been infected.· But research suggests that in many or most countries, male attitudes are not a major barrier to family planning.· The subjects of research can be suggested by those closest to the problem.· Whether bound for work or college, this research suggests, many students are too passive. ► result· Early results from Roosevelt suggest that the pathway focus actually may encourage students to take more, not less, academics.· Our preliminary results suggest that endosonography is better than computed tomography in the evaluation of tumour infiltration in these patients.· One might think that the business interests would have more sway, but the results suggest otherwise.· These results suggest that the loss of intercellular communication mediated by gap junctions may be associated with the recurrence of gastric ulcers.· These result suggest that most elderly patients have some difficulty in making the best use of eye-drops.· The results suggest that polymeric diets are as safe and effective as steroids in inducing short term remission.· This theory has recently been investigated scientifically, and the results suggest that it could well be correct. ► study· Our study therefore suggests three important conclusions.· But recent studies suggest this category makes up less than 12 percent of minimum wage workers.· This study suggests some degree of idiopathic autonomic denervation in patients with slow transit constipation.· But most research studies suggest that sharing practical support is more characteristic of women.· Other studies suggest supplementation at 400 to 800 International Units.· Neither he nor his aides refuted a recent study suggesting that the bill would push 2. 6 million people into poverty.· In fact, some studies suggest that younger and fitter people fare worse than those who are older and less fit. VERB► seem· And it is arguable that the mine closures were a blessing, not the disaster which Susanna Rance seems to suggest.· As I came out of the pinon foothills, the flat openness still seemed to suggest swarms of screaming mounted warriors.· The advertiser seems to suggest that it could be, if you ate their product.· This would seem to suggest that the head can not belong to the Aztec civilisation.· To many of them it seemed abhorrent to suggest that the Mosaic law was other than final.· It seems reasonable to suggest that the natural theme we is omitted in the second sentence in order to foreground the rheme. PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► something suggests itself► I’m not suggesting Word family
WORD FAMILYnounsuggestionsuggestivenessadjectivesuggestivesuggestibleverbsuggestadverbsuggestively 1to tell someone your ideas about what they should do, where they should go etc → propose: The zoo asked its visitors to suggest a name for the new baby panda.suggest (that) Her mother suggested that she should go and see the doctor. I suggest you call him first. It has been suggested that the manager will resign if any more players are sold.suggest something to somebody Johnson suggested to Boswell that they should buy the island.suggest doing something Tracey suggested meeting for a drink after work.suggest how/where/what etc Can you suggest what kind of tool I should use?can/may I suggest (=used to politely suggest a different idea) May I suggest that you think carefully before rushing into this?► see thesaurus at advise2to make someone think that a particular thing is true SYN indicate: Trends in spending and investment suggest a gradual economic recovery.suggest (that) Opinion polls suggest that only 10% of the population trust the government.evidence/results/data/studies etc suggest(s) that The evidence suggests that single fathers are more likely to work than single mothers.3to tell someone about someone or something that is suitable for a particular job or activity SYN recommendsuggest somebody/something for something John Roberts has been suggested for the post of manager.4to state something in an indirect way SYN imply: Are you suggesting my husband’s been drinking?5to remind someone of something or help them to imagine it: The stage was bare, with only the lighting to suggest a prison.6something suggests itself if an idea suggests itself, you think of it: I’ll look at my cookbooks and see if anything suggests itself.7I’m not suggesting spoken used to say that what you have said is not exactly what you intended to say: I’m not suggesting for one moment that these changes will be easy.GRAMMAR: Patterns with suggest• You suggest something to someone: · He suggested a solution to us. ✗Don’t say: He suggested us a solution.• You suggest doing something: · I suggested going for a walk in the park. ✗Don’t say: I suggested to go for a walk in the park.• In everyday English, you suggest that someone does something: · I suggest that she waits a few weeks. ✗Don’t say: I suggest her to wait a few weeks.• In more formal English, you suggest that someone do something, using the base form of the verb (=the infinitive without ‘to’): · I suggest that she wait a few weeks.• You can also use the base form of the verb when talking about the past: · I suggested that she wait a few weeks.• You suggest that someone should do something: · The doctor suggested that she should sit down.• In more formal English, you can say it has been suggested that something is true: · It has been suggested that the substance can cause cancer.Grammar guide ‒ VERBSTHESAURUSsuggest to tell someone your ideas about what they should do: · 'Why don’t you come with us?', Alan suggested.· It was a sunny afternoon and so I suggested going to the beach.recommend to suggest that someone goes somewhere, tries something etc because you know that it is good and you think they will like it: · Can you recommend a good restaurant near here?· It’s a brilliant book - I’d recommend it to anyone.propose formal to formally suggest a plan or course of action, especially at a meeting: · The government has proposed building a new town just north of the city.· I propose that we send a delegation to London to discuss our concerns.put forward to suggest an idea, plan, reason etc: · The party has put forward new proposals to reduce the number of cars in the town centre.· The idea was first put forward by Aristotle.· A number of reasons have been put forward to explain these negative results.nominate to officially suggest someone for an important job or position, or a person, film etc for a prize, especially when people will vote to make a decision: · He’s been nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature several times.· Three candidates have been nominated for the position of chairman. |
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