Suggests — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Suggests
Suggests (verb)
- to mention or imply as a possibility
- to propose as desirable or fitting
- to offer for consideration or as a hypothesis
- to present (content options, such as a list of words and phrases that can be selected and entered) based on an analysis of various factors (such as the surrounding context, the user's typing history, and the first few letters typed), to offer (content options) by means of auto-suggest
- to influence (oneself or one's attitudes, behavior, etc.) or be influenced by (a thought, etc.) by means of auto-suggestion
Suggests (noun)
- a feature found in many computer programs (such as search engines and text messaging apps) that analyzes a user's typing based on various factors (such as the surrounding context, the user's typing history, and the first few typed letters) and presents a list of words and phrases that can be selected and entered
Suggests (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to convey an idea indirectly
"this letter suggests that there's more going on than she's telling us"
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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"
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to set before the mind for consideration
"might I suggest, for an appetizer, our jumbo shrimp cocktail?"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Suggests
The most common words with a similar meaning to Suggests:
Near Antonyms of Suggests
Word Forms of Suggests
Inflections: suggested, suggesting, auto-suggested, autosuggested, auto-suggesting, autosuggesting, auto-suggests, autosuggests
Derived words: suggester (noun)
Origin & Etymology of Suggests
Latin suggestus, past participle of suggerere to pile up, furnish, suggest, from sub- + gerere to carry
First known use: 1526
Frequently Asked Questions about Suggests
What does "Suggests" mean?
"Suggests" means to mention or imply as a possibility. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to mention or imply as a possibility. It has 3 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Suggests"?
Other words for "Suggests" include alludes, hints, implies, indicates, infers, insinuates, intimates and advises. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Suggests" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Suggests"?
There are 56 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Suggests". Common alternatives include alludes, hints, implies, indicates, infers, insinuates, intimates, advises, counsels and recommends.
How do you use "Suggests" in a sentence?
Examples of "Suggests" 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 "Suggests" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Suggests" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce "Suggests"?
"Suggests" is pronounced /səg-ˈjest/ as a verb and /ˌȯ-tō-sə(g)-ˈjest/ as a noun and divided into syllables as sug·gest.
What is the origin of the word "Suggests"?
"Suggests" comes from Latin suggestus, past participle of suggerere to pile up, furnish, suggest, from sub- + gerere to carry. First known use: 1526.
What is another word for "Suggests" meaning "to convey an idea indirectly"?
When "Suggests" (verb) means to convey an idea indirectly, synonyms include alludes, hints, implies, indicates, infers and insinuates.