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Suggest: Definition, Common Uses & Grammar Rules (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：propose an idea (suggest)
suggest
/səˈdʒest/
v.
to mention an idea or plan for someone to think about.
propose an idea
➕
/prəˈpəʊz ən aɪˈdɪə/
v.
To put forward an idea or plan for consideration by others.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'suggestus' (to bring up), from sub- (under) + gerere (to carry).
💡 Mnemonic
Think 'sug' like sugar – a sweet way to 'gest'ure an idea forward.
📖 Example
My friend suggested we watch the new movie this weekend.
My friend proposed that we watch the new movie this weekend.
🔗 Collocations
suggest a plan – propose a specific course of action
suggest an idea – put forward a thought for consideration
suggest doing something – recommend an activity
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
oppose (v.) – to be against an idea or plan
discourage (v.) – to try to prevent something from happening
🌱 Derivatives
suggestion (n.) – an idea or plan put forward for consideration
suggestive (adj.) – tending to suggest something, often indirectly
📖 Cultural Story
Originates from Latin 'suggerere' (to bring up). In modern English, it is frequently used in meetings and casual conversations to propose ideas.
Meaning 2：indicate indirectly (suggest)
suggest
/səˈdʒest/
v.
to say something in an indirect way that makes people think of a particular idea.
indicate indirectly
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/ɪnˈdɪkeɪt ˌɪndɪˈrɛktli/
v.
To imply or hint at something without stating it directly.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The dark clouds in the sky suggest that it might rain soon.
The dark clouds imply that it might rain soon.
🔗 Collocations
suggest a possibility – indicate that something might happen
suggest a meaning – hint at an interpretation
strongly suggest – clearly indicate without explicit statement
🔄 Synonyms
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