WordHive Learning Dictionary

Suggest

verb

offer an idea.

7 letters 2 syllables

What does Suggest mean?

offer an idea.

Dictionary definition

To offer an idea for someone to consider.

Example sentences

Suggest in a sentence

easy

I used suggest in class today.

medium

In our group discussion, we had to suggest ideas respectfully.

hard

The passage shows how people suggest clearly to solve a social problem.

Writing practice

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Practice the meaning of Suggest

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does suggest mean?

Practice 2

Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to suggest?

Practice 3

Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for suggest?

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Suggest

Voice settings
Sounds like

suh · jest · strongest beat: jest

Synonyms

Words like Suggest

communicateUse for sharing information with others.
respondUse for answering or reacting in conversation.
Antonyms

Opposite words

ignoreUse when someone does not respond or engage.
silenceUse when communication stops.
Synonym practice

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Word family

Suggest word family

Base word

suggest

noun

suggestion

Related word form.

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