What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
adumbrate
Example
The speaker adumbrated the main points of his speech before delving into the details. [adumbrated: past tense]
Example
The artist adumbrated the basic shape of the sculpture before adding the details. [adumbrated: verb]
suggest
Example
I suggest we take a break and come back to this problem later. [suggest: verb]
Example
Her tone of voice suggested that she was not happy with the decision. [suggested: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Suggest is more commonly used than adumbrate in everyday language and covers a wider range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between adumbrate and suggest?
Adumbrate may have a more formal or academic tone, while suggest is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
