A2verb 1K

Suggest

🇬🇧 UK /["/səˈdʒest/","/səˈdʒests/","/səˈdʒestɪd/","/səˈdʒestɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/səˈdʒest//səɡˈdʒest/","/səˈdʒests//səɡˈdʒests/","/səˈdʒestɪd//səɡˈdʒestɪd/","/səˈdʒestɪŋ//səɡˈdʒestɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Suggest

to put forward an idea or a plan for other people to think about

In simple words: To show an idea or recommendation to someone

Suggest in a sentence

• I would like to suggest a new approach to the project.
• Could you suggest some good restaurants in the area?
• She suggested that we leave early to avoid traffic.
• The idea he suggested was very innovative.
• The weather report suggests that it might rain tomorrow.
• The design of the logo suggests a modern brand.

How to use Suggest

Common in suggestions and advice. Suitable in most contexts, from casual conversations to professional settings. Avoid using in very formal writing, opt for 'propose' instead.

Grammar pattern

suggest + object

Memory hint

Think of 'suggest' as 'Seggest' — like guiding someone in a mini search.

Related words

Collocations with Suggest

• highly
• strongly
• tentatively
• seem reasonable to
• be far-fetched to
• seem far-fetched to
• as
• for
• to
• can I suggest…
• I suggest…
• I would suggest…
• certainly
• clearly
• strongly
• seem to
• be meant to
• highly
• strongly
• tentatively
• seem reasonable to
• be far-fetched to
• seem far-fetched to
• as
• for
• to
• can I suggest…
• I suggest…
• I would suggest…

Synonyms for Suggest

• recommend
• indicate

Opposites of Suggest

• discourage
• dissuade

Common mistakes with Suggest

• 'Suggesting to' someone instead of 'suggesting that' someone do something.
• Using 'suggest' with a gerund instead of a noun clause.
• Confusing 'suggest' with 'recommend'.

Frequently asked questions about Suggest

What does Suggest mean?

To show an idea or recommendation to someone

What is the definition of Suggest?

to put forward an idea or a plan for other people to think about

How do you use Suggest in a sentence?

I would like to suggest a new approach to the project.

Can you give another example of Suggest?

Could you suggest some good restaurants in the area?

What are synonyms for Suggest?

Common alternatives include recommend, indicate.

What is the opposite of Suggest?

Opposite meanings include discourage, dissuade.

What words go with Suggest?

It commonly pairs with highly, strongly, tentatively, seem reasonable to, be far-fetched to, seem far-fetched to, as, for, to, can I suggest…, I suggest…, I would suggest…, certainly, clearly, strongly, seem to, be meant to, highly, strongly, tentatively, seem reasonable to, be far-fetched to, seem far-fetched to, as, for, to, can I suggest…, I suggest…, I would suggest….

What are common mistakes when using Suggest?

'Suggesting to' someone instead of 'suggesting that' someone do something. Using 'suggest' with a gerund instead of a noun clause. Confusing 'suggest' with 'recommend'.

How do you pronounce Suggest?

US: /["/səˈdʒest//səɡˈdʒest/","/səˈdʒests//səɡˈdʒests/","/səˈdʒestɪd//səɡˈdʒestɪd/","/səˈdʒestɪŋ//səɡˈdʒestɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/səˈdʒest/","/səˈdʒests/","/səˈdʒestɪd/","/səˈdʒestɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Suggest?

Common in suggestions and advice. Suitable in most contexts, from casual conversations to professional settings. Avoid using in very formal writing, opt for 'propose' instead.

What CEFR level is Suggest?

"Suggest" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.