suggest

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To put forward an idea or plan for others to consider.

   I suggest we meet again next week.

2. 2
   verb

   To show or hint that something is likely true.

   The evidence suggests that he was lying.

3. 3
   verb

   To say something indirectly without stating it openly.

   Are you suggesting that I lied?

4. 4
   verb

   To bring an idea to someone's mind.

   The name "hamburger" suggests that the food came from Hamburg.

Coined based on Latin suggestus, perfect passive participle of suggerō (“bring up, bring under, lay beneath, furnish, supply, excite, advise, suggest”, verb), from sub (“from below, under”) + gerō (“bear, carry”, verb).

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