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What is another word for Suggest? – 193 Suggest Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    propose recommend advise counsel urge imply indicate hint insinuate intimate allude refer mention specify nominate put forward submit proffer offer propound recommend endorse sanction approve commend suggest imply infer deduce recommend advocate prescribe enjoin exhort prompt remind stimulate motivate influence persuade convince induce prompt inspire foster encourage support promote advance further forward propose recommend advise.

    Meaning of Suggest

    The primary meaning of the word "suggest" is to propose or imply an idea or course of action.

    Definitions

    • To propose or imply an idea or course of action for someone to consider
    • To imply or hint at something, especially something unpleasant or embarrassing
    • To be likely or probable, based on the available evidence or circumstances

    Etymology of Suggest

    The word "suggest" comes from the Latin word "suggerere", which means "to propose" or "to recommend", and is a combination of "sub" (under, from below) and "gerere" (to carry, to bring)
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century, initially with the meaning "to prompt" or "to inspire", and later with the meaning "to propose" or "to recommend"

    Example Uses

    • The travel agent suggested a romantic getaway to Paris for our anniversary
    • The doctor suggested a course of antibiotics to treat the infection
    • The data suggests that the new marketing strategy is effective

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    reject refuse decline dismiss repudiate deny contradict oppose protest object veto forbid prohibit ban exclude omit neglect ignore disregard contradict refute disprove debunk dismiss negate nullify quash retract revoke abandon renounce.

    Related Nouns

    proposal recommendation advice counsel suggestion implication hint allusion reference nomination submission proposition offer endorsement sanction approval commendation idea concept notion theory hypothesis plan strategy tactic policy procedure guideline rule regulation law ordinance.

    Related Verbs

    propose recommend advise counsel urge imply indicate hint insinuate intimate allude refer mention specify nominate put forward submit proffer offer propound endorse sanction approve commend prompt remind stimulate motivate influence persuade convince induce prompt inspire foster encourage support promote advance further forward.

    Related Adjectives

    advisory recommendatory suggestive implied implicit hinted insinuated intimate allusive referential nominal propositional offers proffered endorsed sanctioned approved commendatory prompting reminding stimulating motivating influential persuasive convincing inducing prompting inspiring fostering encouraging supportive promotional advanced furthered forwarded.