Definitions and Examples of connote, suggest
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To imply or suggest an additional meaning beyond the literal definition.
Example
The word 'snake' may connote danger or deceit.
To propose or indicate a possible idea or course of action.
Example
The doctor may suggest a change in diet to improve your health.
Key Differences: connote vs suggest
- 1Connote implies an additional meaning beyond the literal definition, while denote simply indicates the literal definition.
- 2Suggest proposes or indicates a possible idea or course of action, while denote simply indicates what something means.
Effective Usage of connote, suggest
- 1Writing: Use denote when you want to be clear and specific about the meaning of a word.
- 2Literature: Use connote to add depth and layers of meaning to your writing.
- 3Conversation: Use suggest to propose ideas or courses of action.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of denote are connote and suggest. While denote simply indicates the literal definition, connote implies an additional meaning beyond the literal definition. Suggest proposes or indicates a possible idea or course of action.
