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suggest

/səˈdʒɛst/

Meanings
  • verb

    To propose or put forward for consideration; make a suggestion.

  • verb

    To give a hint or indication; imply.


Pronunciation
  1. /sə(ɡ)ˈdʒɛst/



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Synonyms

propose , allude , hint , imply , insinuate , suggestion
Rhymes
Words rhyming with suggest
advise , devise , surmise , sublime , suprise
Variants
List of all variants of suggest that leads to same result
suggest , suggested , suggester , suggesters , suggesting , suggests , suggest itself , auto-suggest , auto-suggests , autosuggest , autosuggests , auto-suggested , auto-suggesting , autosuggested , autosuggesting
Forms
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suggested, suggesting, suggestible


Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'to weave,' from Old French suger, from sug 'sugar,' from su 'to draw out' + ger 'cane.' The idea being that a suggestion is a drawing out of ideas or thoughts.


Trivia
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  1. The word suggest has 8 letters.

  2. The word suggest is used an average of 5 times per day in English.

  3. The word suggest was first used in English in the 15th century.


Related Concepts
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  1. advise: To give recommendations or guidance to someone.

  2. propose: To put forward a new idea or plan for consideration.


Culture
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In literature, the word suggest has been used to describe the subtle hints and clues that authors leave for readers to discover. In music, a suggestive title or lyric can evoke strong emotions or imagery. In art, a suggestive image can leave room for interpretation and imagination.

How to Memorize "suggest"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person making a suggestion to another person. Visualize the exchange of ideas and the look of understanding on both faces.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word suggest with the idea of giving a hint or suggestion. Think of a time when someone gave you a great suggestion that made a difference in your life.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic device by remembering the phrase 'Suggest means to propose or put forth an idea.'


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