Suggest — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /səg-ˈjest/ sug·gest

Meaning & Definition of Suggest

Suggest (verb)

  1. to mention or imply as a possibility
  2. to propose as desirable or fitting
  3. to offer for consideration or as a hypothesis

Suggest (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to convey an idea indirectly

    "this letter suggests that there's more going on than she's telling us"

    similar: allude, hint, imply, indicate, infer, insinuate, intimate
    related: advert, mention, point, refer, signal, signalize, signify, smack (of), smell (of)
    near: announce, declare, proclaim, elucidate, explain, spell out, delineate, describe

  2. to put (something) forward as one's choice for a wise or proper course of action

    "I suggested that they talk to a therapist about their marital problems"

    similar: advise, counsel, recommend
    related: advocate, back, champion, espouse, favor, support, exhort, urge, advance, offer, propose, submit

  3. to set before the mind for consideration

    "might I suggest, for an appetizer, our jumbo shrimp cocktail?"

    similar: advance, bounce, offer, pose, proffer, propose, propound, vote, put forth, put forward
    related: move, nominate, recommend, present, submit, tender, trot out, file, lay, lodge, arrange, calculate, chart, contrive, cover, frame, map, plan, plot, shape

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Suggest

The most common words with a similar meaning to Suggest:

allude, hint, imply, indicate, infer, insinuate, intimate, advise, counsel, recommend, advance, bounce, offer, pose, proffer, propose, propound, vote, put forth, put forward

Related Words for Suggest

advert, mention, point, refer, signal, signalize, signify, smack (of), smell (of), advocate, back, champion, espouse, favor, support, exhort, urge, submit, move, nominate, present, tender, trot out, file, lay, lodge, arrange, calculate, chart, contrive

Near Antonyms of Suggest

announce, declare, proclaim, elucidate, explain, spell out, delineate, describe

Word Forms of Suggest

Inflections: suggested, suggesting, suggests

Derived words: suggester (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Suggest

Latin suggestus, past participle of suggerere to pile up, furnish, suggest, from sub- + gerere to carry

First known use: 1526

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Suggest

Words & Phrases Containing Suggest

suggest itself, auto-suggest

Frequently Asked Questions about Suggest

What does "Suggest" mean?

"Suggest" means to mention or imply as a possibility. As a verb, it is defined as: to mention or imply as a possibility. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Suggest"?

Other words for "Suggest" include allude, hint, imply, indicate, infer, insinuate, intimate and advise. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Suggest" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Suggest"?

There are 56 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Suggest". Common alternatives include allude, hint, imply, indicate, infer, insinuate, intimate, advise, counsel and recommend.

How do you use "Suggest" in a sentence?

Examples of "Suggest" in a sentence: "this letter suggests that there's more going on than she's telling us"; "I suggested that they talk to a therapist about their marital problems"; "might I suggest, for an appetizer, our jumbo shrimp cocktail?".

Is "Suggest" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Suggest" is a verb.

Is "Suggest" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A2-level word, "Suggest" is typical of Cambridge A2 Key (KET), PTE Academic 30–42, TOEIC Listening & Reading 225+.

How do you pronounce "Suggest"?

"Suggest" is pronounced /səg-ˈjest/ and divided into syllables as sug·gest.

What is the origin of the word "Suggest"?

"Suggest" comes from Latin suggestus, past participle of suggerere to pile up, furnish, suggest, from sub- + gerere to carry. First known use: 1526.