suggest
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Britannica Dictionary definition of SUGGEST
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to mention (something) as a possible thing to be done, used, thought about, etc.
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I suggest (that) you call the store.
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We suggested to the committee that they review the case again.
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It was suggested that we leave early.
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He suggested several different ways of dealing with the problem.
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She suggested a stroll after dinner. = She suggested that we go for a stroll after dinner.
2
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to say that (someone or something) is good or deserves to be chosen
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recommend
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Who would you suggest for the job?
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They suggested a restaurant we might want to try.
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I suggest caution in a situation like this.
3
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to show that (something) is likely or true
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to indicate (something) usually without showing it in a direct or certain way
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The evidence suggests arson as the cause of the fire.
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There is nothing to suggest that the two events are connected.
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As the name suggests, a yarn winder is a device used to wind balls of yarn.
4
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to say (something) in an indirect way
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Are you suggesting [=implying] (that) he deliberately cheated?
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I think he's suggesting that we shouldn't have helped them.
suggest itself
somewhat formal, of an idea, plan, etc.
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to be thought of
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to seem or become obvious
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No good solution suggested itself. [=I was unable to think of a good solution]
