suggest
verb
Simple meaning
Imply as a possibility.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
səɡˈdʒɛst
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Definition
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verb
Imply as a possibility
“The evidence suggests a need for more clarification.”
transitive
To explicitly mention (something) as a possibility for consideration, often to recommend it.
transitive
To imply but stop short of explicitly stating (something).
transitive
To cause one to suppose (something); to bring to one's mind the idea (of something).
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A2 · Elementary
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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- “The evidence suggests a need for more clarification.”verb
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An idea that is suggested.
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I recommend changing this.I'd suggest changing this, here's why.This would work better if we changed it.
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