suggests

5 definitions • 14 examples

to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider:

I suggested an Italian restaurant near the station for the party.

formal Might I suggest a white wine with your salmon, sir?

[ + (that) ] I suggest (that) we wait a while before we make any firm decisions.

Liz suggested (that) I try the shop on Mill Road.

[ + -ing verb ] I suggested putting the matter to the committee.

[ + question word ] Can you suggest where I could buy a dozen roses?

to communicate or show an idea or feeling without stating it directly or giving proof:

[ + (that) ] There's no absolute proof, but all the evidence suggests (that) he's guilty.

Are you suggesting (that) I look fat in these trousers?

Something about his manner suggested a lack of interest in what we were doing.

to produce an idea in the mind:

Does anything suggest itself? (= Do you have any ideas about what we should do?)

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.

to communicate or show an idea or feeling without stating it directly:

His manner suggested a lack of interest in what we were doing.

[ + that clause ] She’s applied for a lot of jobs recently, which suggests that she’s not altogether happy with her position.