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sug·gest
(səg-jĕst′, sə-jĕst′)tr.v. sug·gest·ed, sug·gest·ing, sug·gests
1. To offer for consideration or action; propose: suggest things for children to do; suggested that we take a walk.
2. To express or say indirectly: The police officer seemed to be suggesting that the death was not an accident.
3. To make evident indirectly; intimate or imply: a silence that suggested disapproval.
4. To bring or call to mind by logic or association; evoke: a cloud that suggests a mushroom; a ringlike symbol suggesting unity.
5. To serve as or provide a motive for; prompt or demand: Such a crime suggests apt punishment.
[Latin suggerere, suggest- : sub-, up; see sub- + gerere, to carry.]
sug·gest′er n.
Synonyms: suggest, imply, hint, intimate2, insinuate
These verbs mean to convey thoughts or ideas by indirection. Suggest refers to the calling of something to mind as the result of an association of ideas: "Are you suggesting that I invited or enticed Kevin here knowing that my husband planned to be away?" (Mary Higgins Clark).
To imply is to suggest a thought or an idea by letting it be inferred from something else, such as a statement, that is more explicit: The effusive praise the professor heaped on one of the students began to imply disapproval of the rest. Hint refers to an oblique or covert suggestion that often contains clues: The news article hinted that his resignation was not voluntary. Intimate applies to indirect, subtle expression that often reflects discretion, tact, or reserve: She intimated that her neighbors were having marital problems. To insinuate is to suggest something, usually something unpleasant, in a covert, sly, and underhanded manner: The columnist insinuated that the candidate raised money unethically.
These verbs mean to convey thoughts or ideas by indirection. Suggest refers to the calling of something to mind as the result of an association of ideas: "Are you suggesting that I invited or enticed Kevin here knowing that my husband planned to be away?" (Mary Higgins Clark).
To imply is to suggest a thought or an idea by letting it be inferred from something else, such as a statement, that is more explicit: The effusive praise the professor heaped on one of the students began to imply disapproval of the rest. Hint refers to an oblique or covert suggestion that often contains clues: The news article hinted that his resignation was not voluntary. Intimate applies to indirect, subtle expression that often reflects discretion, tact, or reserve: She intimated that her neighbors were having marital problems. To insinuate is to suggest something, usually something unpleasant, in a covert, sly, and underhanded manner: The columnist insinuated that the candidate raised money unethically.
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suggest
(səˈdʒɛst; US səɡˈdʒɛst)vb (tr; may take a clause as object)
1. to put forward (a plan, idea, etc) for consideration: I suggest Smith for the post; a plan suggested itself.
2. to evoke (a person, thing, etc) in the mind of someone by the association of ideas: that painting suggests home to me.
3. to give an indirect or vague hint of: his face always suggests his peace of mind.
[C16: from Latin suggerere to bring up, from sub- + gerere to bring]
sugˈgester n
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
sug•gest
(səgˈdʒɛst, sə-)v.t.
1. to mention, introduce, or propose (an idea, plan, person, etc.) for consideration, possible action, or some purpose or use.
2. (of things) to prompt the consideration, making, doing, etc., of: The open door suggests a hasty exit.
3. to indicate indirectly or without plain expression; imply: Your question suggests that you doubt my sincerity.
4. to call (something) up in the mind through association or natural connection of ideas: The music suggests a still night.
[1520–30; < Latin suggestus, past participle of suggerere to build up, supply, hint, suggest =sug- sug- + gerere to carry, do, display]
syn: See hint.
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suggest
- To suggest something is, etymologically, to "carry it under," from Latin sub-, "under" and gerere, "bring, carry."See also related terms for suggestion.
Farlex Trivia Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
suggest
When you suggest something, you mention it as a plan or idea for someone to consider.
Your doctor will probably suggest time off work.
We have to suggest a list of possible topics for next term's seminars.
Be Careful!
Suggest is not usually followed directly by a noun or pronoun referring to a person. You usually have to put the preposition to in front of it. You don't 'suggest someone something'; you suggest something to someone.
Laura first suggested this idea to me.
Don't 'suggest someone to do something' when you mean that you advise them to do it. You suggest that someone does something.
I suggest that he writes her a letter.
I'm not suggesting we leave her here.
In sentences like these, you can also use an infinitive without to in the that-clause. This is a fairly formal use.
He suggested she talk to a psychologist.
The modals might and should are sometimes used. This is a formal use.
He suggested we might go there straight after dinner.
His wife suggested that he should start a school.
Be Careful!
Don't confuse suggest and advise. If you suggest something, you mention it as an idea or plan for someone to think about. If you advise someone to do something, you tell them what you think they should do.
I advised him to leave as soon as possible
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suggest
Past participle: suggested
Gerund: suggesting
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Collins English Verb Tables © HarperCollins Publishers 2011
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| Verb | 1. | suggest - make a proposal, declare a plan for something; "the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax" advocate, recommend, urge - push for something; "The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on Thanksgiving Day" proposition - suggest sex to; "She was propositioned by a stranger at the party" feed back - respond to a query or outcome make a motion, move - propose formally; in a debate or parliamentary meeting declare - state emphatically and authoritatively; "He declared that he needed more money to carry out the task he was charged with" |
| 2. | suggest - drop a hint; intimate by a hint clue in - provide someone with a clue; "Can you clue me in?" convey - make known; pass on, of information; "She conveyed the message to me" | |
| 3. | suggest - imply as a possibility; "The evidence suggests a need for more clarification" imply - suggest as a logically necessary consequence; in logic make out - imply or suggest; "Your remarks make me out to be stupid" | |
| 4. | suggest - suggest the necessity of an intervention; in medicine; "Tetracycline is indicated in such cases" inform - impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to; "I informed him of his rights" | |
| 5. | suggest - call to mind; "this remark evoked sadness" |
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suggest
verb
1. recommend, propose, advise, move, table, counsel, advocate, prescribe, put forward, propound, offer a suggestion I suggest you ask him some specific questions about his past.
2. indicate, show, demonstrate, give the impression, lead you to believe The figures suggest that their success is conditional on this restriction.
3. hint at, imply, insinuate, intimate, get at, drive at (informal) What exactly are you suggesting?
4. bring to mind, evoke, remind you of, smack of, connote, make you think of, put you in mind of Its hairy body suggests a mammal.
Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002
suggest
verb1. To state, as an idea, for consideration:
3. To convey an idea by indirect, subtle means:
Idiom: drop a hint.
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Translations
navrhnoutnaznačitnapadnout
foreslåantydedukke op
ehdottaa
predložiti
ajánljavasol
gefa í skyn; skjóta uppstinga upp á, leggja til
提案する
제안하다
duoti mintį
dot mājienuierosinātieteiktnorādīt uzuzvedināt uz domām
namigovatipredlagati
föreslå
แนะนำ
önermektavsiye etmekdemek istemekima etmek
gợi ý
suggest
[səˈdʒest] VT1. (= propose, put forward) [+ plan, candidate, idea etc] → sugerir, proponer
to suggest sth to sb → sugerir algo a algn, proponer algo a algn
I suggested to him that we go out for a drink → le sugerí or propuse ir a tomar algo
I suggested taking her out to dinner → propuse llevarla a cenar
could you suggest someone to advise me? → ¿se te ocurre alguien que me pueda aconsejar?
an idea suggested itself (to me) → se me ocurrió una idea
nothing suggests itself → no se me ocurre nada
to suggest sth to sb → sugerir algo a algn, proponer algo a algn
I suggested to him that we go out for a drink → le sugerí or propuse ir a tomar algo
I suggested taking her out to dinner → propuse llevarla a cenar
could you suggest someone to advise me? → ¿se te ocurre alguien que me pueda aconsejar?
an idea suggested itself (to me) → se me ocurrió una idea
nothing suggests itself → no se me ocurre nada
2. (= advise) → aconsejar
we suggest you contact him → le aconsejamos que contacte con él
he suggested that they (should) go or that they went to London → les aconsejó que fueran a Londres
to suggest doing sth → aconsejar que se haga algo
we suggest you contact him → le aconsejamos que contacte con él
he suggested that they (should) go or that they went to London → les aconsejó que fueran a Londres
to suggest doing sth → aconsejar que se haga algo
3. (= imply) → insinuar
what are you trying to suggest? → ¿qué insinúas?
I'm not suggesting that the accident was your fault → no estoy insinuando que el accidente fuera culpa tuya
it has been suggested that → se ha insinuado que ...
what are you trying to suggest? → ¿qué insinúas?
I'm not suggesting that the accident was your fault → no estoy insinuando que el accidente fuera culpa tuya
it has been suggested that → se ha insinuado que ...
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
suggest
[səˈdʒɛst] vt (= propose) → suggérer
I suggested they set off early → Je leur ai suggéré de partir de bonne heure.
What do you suggest I do? → Que me suggérez-vous de faire?
to suggest doing sth → suggérer de faire qch
I suggested taking her out to dinner → J'ai suggéré de l'emmener dîner quelque part.
I suggested they set off early → Je leur ai suggéré de partir de bonne heure.
What do you suggest I do? → Que me suggérez-vous de faire?
to suggest doing sth → suggérer de faire qch
I suggested taking her out to dinner → J'ai suggéré de l'emmener dîner quelque part.
(= recommend) → suggérer
Can you suggest someone to advise me? → Pouvez-vous me suggérer quelqu'un pour me conseiller?
Can you suggest someone to advise me? → Pouvez-vous me suggérer quelqu'un pour me conseiller?
(= imply) → insinuer
I'm not suggesting that is what is happening → Je n'insinue pas que c'est ce qui se passe.
I'm not suggesting that is what is happening → Je n'insinue pas que c'est ce qui se passe.
(= indicate) → suggérer
Earlier reports suggested a meeting would take place on Sunday → Les rapports précédents suggéraient qu'une rencontre aurait lieu dimanche.
Earlier reports suggested a meeting would take place on Sunday → Les rapports précédents suggéraient qu'une rencontre aurait lieu dimanche.
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
suggest
vt
(= propose) candidate, place, idea etc → vorschlagen; I suggest that we go, I suggest going → ich schlage vor, zu gehen or (dass) wir gehen; what do you suggest we do? → was schlagen Sie vor?; are you suggesting I should tell a deliberate lie? → soll das heißen, dass ich bewusst lügen soll?; I am suggesting nothing of the kind → das habe ich nicht gesagt
(= put forward for consideration) explanation, theory → nahelegen, vorbringen; I suggest (to you) that … (esp Jur) → ich möchte (Ihnen) nahelegen, dass …
(= insinuate, hint at) → andeuten; (unpleasantly) → unterstellen; what are you trying to suggest? → worauf wollen Sie hinaus?, was wollen Sie damit sagen?; I’m not trying to suggest that he’s lying → ich will damit nicht unterstellen or sagen, dass er lügt
(= indicate, facts, data, sb’s action) → andeuten, hindeuten auf (+acc); (= evoke, music, poem) → denken lassen an (+acc); (symbolism, colours) → andeuten; it certainly suggests complicity → das deutet zweifellos auf Mittäterschaft hin; the symptoms would suggest an operation → die Symptome lassen eine Operation angeraten erscheinen
(Psych) to suggest something to somebody → jdm etw suggerieren
vr (idea, thought, plan) → sich aufdrängen, sich anbieten
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
suggest
[səˈdʒɛst] vt (gen) → suggerire, proporre; (evoke) → indicare, far pensare ato suggest doing sth → proporre or suggerire di fare qc
it was you who suggested coming → sei stato tu a voler venire
he suggested (that) they should come too → ha proposto or suggerito che venissero anche loro
this suggests that ... → questo fa pensare or indica che...
what are you trying to suggest? → cosa stai cercando di insinuare?
nothing suggests itself → non mi viene in mente niente
what do you suggest I do? → cosa mi suggerisci di fare?
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
suggest
(səˈdʒest) , ((American also) səg-) verb1. to put (an idea etc) before another person etc for consideration; to propose. He suggested a different plan; I suggest doing it a different way; She suggested to me one or two suitable people for the committee; I suggest that we have lunch now.
2. to put (an idea etc) into a person's mind; to hint. Are you suggesting that I'm too old for the job?; An explanation suddenly suggested itself to me.
sugˈgestion (-tʃən) noun1. the act of suggesting.
2. something that is suggested; a proposal or idea. Has anyone any other suggestions to make?; What a clever suggestion!
3. a slight trace or sign. There was a suggestion of boredom in his tone.
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.
suggest
→ يَقْتَرِحُ navrhnout foreslå vorschlagen υπονοώ sugerir ehdottaa suggérer predložiti suggerire 提案する 제안하다 suggereren foreslå zasugerować sugerir предлагать föreslå แนะนำ önermek gợi ý 建议Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
suggest
vt. sugerir, indicar, aconsejar.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
- Could you suggest somewhere interesting to go? (US)
Can you suggest somewhere interesting to go? (UK)
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