What is another word for suggest?

Pronunciation: [səd͡ʒˈɛst] (IPA)

The word "suggest" is an important verb in English language. Synonyms for "suggest" include propose, recommend, advise, propose, urge, offer, advance, advocate, imply, put forward, hint, insinuate, intimate, and indicate. Each of these words can be used in certain situations depending on context, formality, and tone. For instance, "propose" is more formal and serious, while "insinuate" has a negative connotation and implies manipulation. "Recommend" and "advise" are often used in situations where someone seeks guidance or counsel. "Suggest" is a versatile word with many synonyms that can add variety and nuance to your communication.

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What are the hypernyms for Suggest?

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What are the opposite words for suggest?

Antonyms for the word "suggest" would include words such as discourage, dissuade, deter, inhibit, and deter. When we suggest something, we are proposing an idea or course of action, but when we discourage or dissuade someone, we are attempting to dissuade them from pursuing a certain idea or course of action. Inhibiting someone means to prevent them from doing something, while deterring them means to discourage or prevent them from doing something. In the context of opposites to "suggest," these words are all useful tools to consider, as they can help us identify the various ways in which we can communicate our ideas and opinions to others.

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Usage examples for Suggest

Meanwhile, I would suggest that you say nothing to them.
"The Mermaid of Druid Lake and Other Stories"
Charles Weathers Bump
I did not explain to her that what she was good enough to suggest was quite-well, impossible.
"Jane Oglander"
Marie Belloc Lowndes
Have you anything to suggest?
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever

Famous quotes with Suggest

  • I would suggest that teachers show their students concrete examples of the negative effects of the actions that gangsta rappers glorify.
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  • If you don't do it my way, I suggest you commit suicide.
    Josef Albers
  • To know how to suggest is the great art of teaching. To attain it we must be able to guess what will interest; we must learn to read the childish soul as we might a piece of music. Then, by simply changing the key, we keep up the attraction and vary the song.
    Henri Frederic Amiel
  • Besides the actual reading in class of many poems, I would suggest you do two things: first, while teaching everything you can and keeping free of it, teach that poetry is a mode of discourse that differs from logical exposition.
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  • Gladio had been necessary during the days of the Cold War but, in view of the collapse of the East Block, Italy would suggest to Nato that the organisation was no longer necessary.
    Giulio Andreotti

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