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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024sug•gest /səgˈdʒɛst, sə-/USA pronunciation v. - to mention, introduce, or propose (an idea, plan, etc.) for consideration, possible action, etc.;
recommend: [~ + object]The teacher suggested several different colleges your son might apply to.[~ + (that) clause]I suggested that we meet outside by the fountain. - to hint at indirectly;
imply:[~ + (that) clause]Your question suggests that you doubt my sincerity. - to call (something) up in the mind through association of ideas:[~ + object]The music suggests a still night.
See -gest-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024sug•gest (səg jest′, sə-),USA pronunciation v.t. - to mention or introduce (an idea, proposition, plan, etc.) for consideration or possible action:The architect suggested that the building be restored.
- to propose (a person or thing) as suitable or possible for some purpose:We suggested him for president.
- (of things) to prompt the consideration, making, doing, etc., of:The glove suggests that she was at the scene of the crime.
- to bring before a person's mind indirectly or without plain expression:I didn't tell him to leave, I only suggested it.
- to call (something) up in the mind through association or natural connection of ideas:The music suggests a still night.
- Latin suggestus (past participle of suggerere to build up, supply, hint, suggest), equivalent. to sug- sug- + ges- (past participle stem of gerere to carry, do, display) + -tus past participle suffix
- 1520–30
sug•gest′ed•ness, n. sug•gest′er, n. sug•gest′ing•ly, adv. - 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged recommend, advise.
- 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged indicate, imply. See hint.
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