suggest

[səˈdʒest]

suggest Definition

• 1. to put forward an idea or plan for someone to consider
• 2. to mention something as a possible thing to be done, used, or considered

Using suggest: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "suggest" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Can you suggest a good restaurant in the area?

• Example

  I suggest we leave early to avoid traffic.

• Example

  The doctor suggested that I take some time off work.

• Example

  He suggested going to the beach for the weekend.

suggest Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for suggest

• propose
• recommend
• advocate
• offer
• put forward

Antonyms for suggest

• disapprove
• reject
• oppose

Idioms Using suggest

• suggest itself to someone

  to occur or come to someone's mind as an idea or solution

  Example

  The idea of starting a business suggested itself to him after he lost his job.

• suggest the opposite

  to imply or indicate the opposite of what has been said or done

  Example

  His tone of voice suggested the opposite of what his words were saying.

• suggest (that) something is the case

  to imply or indicate that something is true or likely to be true

  Example

  The evidence suggests that the suspect was at the scene of the crime.

Phrases with suggest

• suggest itself

  to become apparent or obvious

  Example

  The solution to the problem suggested itself after some thought.

• suggest to someone's mind

  to come into someone's mind as a possible idea or solution

  Example

  The smell of freshly baked bread suggested to her mind that she was hungry.

• suggest (that) someone do something

  to recommend or advise that someone do something

  Example

  The teacher suggested that the student study more for the exam.

Origins of suggest

from Latin 'suggestus', meaning 'to bring up, supply'

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Summary: suggest in Brief

The verb 'suggest' [səˈdʒest] means to propose an idea or plan for consideration, or to mention something as a possible option. It can be used in various contexts, such as suggesting a restaurant or a course of action. The phrase 'suggest itself' means to become apparent or obvious, while 'suggest to someone's mind' means to come into someone's mind as a possible idea. The idiom 'suggest the opposite' implies or indicates the opposite of what has been said or done.