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- pronunciation:
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jest
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jest
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
suggests, suggesting, suggested |
| definition 1: |
to put forth for consideration; propose.
The guidance counselor suggested several options.He suggested that they go to lunch now and resume the meeting later.I suggested that he limit the letter to one typed page.She suggested getting outside help on the project, but nobody listened.Has anyone suggested scrapping the idea and starting all over again?The doctor suggested to her that she keep a food diary.- synonyms:
- advance, offer, proffer, propose, propound
- similar words:
- advise, advocate, bid, counsel, introduce, pose, present, raise, recommend, submit, tender, urge
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| definition 2: |
to propose as suitable for some purpose.
I suggested light blue for the curtains.Can you suggest a good dentist in the area?- synonyms:
- counsel, recommend
- similar words:
- advise, advocate, prefer, promote, propose, submit, urge
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| definition 3: |
to state as a possibility or bring to mind indirectly; imply.
By that remark, are you suggesting that I'm stingy?This passage in the story suggests a deeper meaning.The results of the study suggest that this gene is the trigger.This new evidence suggests how the crime might have been committed.The condition of the paint suggested to the expert that the painting might be a fake.- synonyms:
- imply, intimate
- antonyms:
- manifest
- similar words:
- connote, hint, indicate, insinuate, pose, say
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| definition 4: |
to call to mind by analogy or association.
The gnarly tree trunk suggested the face of a monster.These brush strokes suggest movement of the water.What do these images suggest to you?- synonyms:
- evoke
- similar words:
- mimic, recall, resemble
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| related words: |
approach, broach, denote, designate, enter, evoke, import, moot, name, nominate, overture, promise |
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| derivations: |
suggestingly (adv.), suggester (n.) |
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