Meaning of the word suggest in English

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suggest

US /səˈdʒest/

UK /səˈdʒest/

to put forward for consideration

Example:

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I suggest we take a break.

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Can you suggest a good restaurant?

Synonym:

propose recommend advise put forward submit

to cause one to think that (something) exists or is true

Example:

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His silence seemed to suggest guilt.

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The evidence suggests that he was involved.

Synonym:

imply indicate hint insinuate connote

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Related Word:

suggestion at someone's suggestion