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suggest

[suhg-jest, suh-] / səgˈdʒɛst, sə- /
VERB
convey advice, plan, desire
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advise advocate offer propose put recommend submit
STRONG
advance broach commend conjecture exhort move plug pose prefer proposition propound steer theorize tip tout
WEAK
give a tip propone put forward put in two cents put on to something tip off
Antonyms
STRONGEST
deny dissuade oppose refuse take
STRONG
conceal hide prove stop withhold
WEAK
declare demand order tell
VERB
imply; bring to mind
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hint indicate point promise refer represent
STRONG
adumbrate advert allude connote denote evoke infer insinuate intimate occur shadow signify symbolize typify
WEAK
be a sign of cross the mind lead to believe point in direction of put in mind of
Antonyms
WEAK
declare demand order tell

Example Sentences

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Warsh’s previous speeches suggest he believes that shrinking the balance sheet by $1 trillion has an effect on the economy equivalent to an interest-rate hike of 50 basis points.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

Generative-AI models early on would suggest likely answers to math questions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

But new findings from USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of Keck Medicine of USC, suggest there may be an unexpected risk for a specific group.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

This week’s positive earnings reports from our nation’s largest banks suggest otherwise...

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

“Or I don’t have to do the asking. I can just walk over with you,” I suggest.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

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