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The meaning of SUGGEST is to mention or imply as a possibility. How to use suggest in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Suggest.
Definition of suggest verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider: They were wondering where to hold the office party and I suggested the Italian restaurant on Main Street. [ + that clause ] I suggest that we ask someone for directions, or we’ll never find the place.
suggest verb [T] (SHOW) to communicate or show an idea or feeling without stating it directly : His manner suggested a lack of interest in what we were doing.
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- Suggest, Noun Phrase
- Suggest, Someone
- Question Word Usage
This article is about the different ways to use the verb "suggest" in English grammar with noun phrases, that-clauses, -ing forms of verbs and wh-question words (where, what). It also mentions some common mistakes to avoid while using suggest.
We can use the verb suggest with a noun phrase. Can you suggest a good restaurant in this part of town?
If we need to mention the person who receives the suggestion, we use a to-construction. My teacher suggested an exam I could take at the end of the year.
We can also use question words such as where what how etc while using suggest Could you suggest where I might be able to buy nice sweater for Mark ? Can anyone suggest how we might attract more people next event ?
• In everyday English, you suggest that someone does something: I suggest that she waits a few weeks. Don’t say: I suggest her to wait a few weeks. • In more formal English, you suggest that someone do something, using the base form of the verb (= the infinitive without ‘to’): I suggest that she wait a few weeks.
To suggest is to propose or hint. If you suggest going out for ice cream, nobody's going to object. If you suggest that your sister should get the frozen yogurt instead, she might think you are suggesting something about her weight.
