suggesting

[səˈdʒɛstɪŋ]

suggesting Definition

• 1. put forward for consideration
• 2. imply or hint at something

Using suggesting: Examples

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

• Example

  She is suggesting a new approach to the problem.

• Example

  The tone of his voice suggested that he was angry.

• Example

  The evidence suggests that he is guilty.

• Example

  He suggested going to the beach for the weekend.

suggesting Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for suggesting

• propose
• recommend
• advocate
• imply
• hint

Antonyms for suggesting

• disregard
• ignore

Phrases with suggesting

• suggest itself

  to come to mind as a possible action or solution

  Example

  The idea of taking a break from work didn't suggest itself until I was already feeling burnt out.

• suggest to someone

  to propose or recommend something to someone

  Example

  I suggested to my boss that we should hire more staff to handle the workload.

• suggest otherwise

  to imply or indicate that something is not as it seems or has been presented

  Example

  The report suggests otherwise, indicating that the company's profits have actually been declining over the past year.

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Summary: suggesting in Brief

'Suggesting' [səˈdʒɛstɪŋ] is a verb that means to put forward for consideration or imply/hint at something. It can be used in various contexts, such as suggesting a new approach to a problem or suggesting going to the beach for the weekend. 'Suggesting' also has phrases like 'suggest itself,' which means to come to mind as a possible action or solution.