suggest

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Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb make a proposal, declare a plan for something
  2. verb drop a hint; intimate by a hint
  3. verb imply as a possibility

Etymology

Coined based on Latin suggestus, perfect passive participle of suggerō (“bring up, bring under, lay beneath, furnish, supply, excite, advise, suggest”, verb), from sub (“from below, under”) + gerō (“bear, carry”, verb).

In classic literature

Synonyms

propose, advise

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