suggests

Meanings

• Verb

  To offer advice or make a gentle suggestion.

• Verb

  To indicate or point out (something) as a possibility.

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Pronunciation

1. /sə(ɡ)ˈdʒɛsts/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

propose , allude , hint , imply , insinuate , suggestion

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with suggests
murmurs , purrs , hears , spurs , furs

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Homonyms

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1. Suggests (en) : To offer advice or make a gentle suggestion.
   

2. Suggests (en) : To indicate or point out (something) as a possibility.
   

3. Suggests (es) : Indicates or suggests.
   

4. Suggests (fr) : Suggests, advises.
   

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Homophones

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1. suggests
   

2. suspects
   

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Variants

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suggest , suggested , suggester , suggesters , suggesting , suggests , auto-suggest , auto-suggests , autosuggest , autosuggests , auto-suggested , auto-suggesting , autosuggested , autosuggesting

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Forms

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suggested, suggesting, suggestedly

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Etymology

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From Middle English suggesten, from Old French suger 'suggest, offer', from sugere 'to suck' (from the idea of drawing out or extracting advice).

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Trivia

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1. The word 'suggest' comes from the Old French word 'suger', which means 'to suck'.

2. The term 'suggestibility' was first introduced by French psychologist Hippolyte Bernheim in the late 19th century.

3. The word 'suggest' is often used interchangeably with the word 'advise'. However, 'suggest' implies a more subtle or indirect approach, while 'advise' is more direct and authoritative.

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Related Concepts

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1. Advice: Advice is a recommendation or suggestion aimed at improving a situation or helping someone make a decision.

2. Suggestibility: Suggestibility is the degree to which a person is open to being influenced by suggestions, ideas, or experiences.

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Culture

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In literature, 'suggests' is often used to describe the subtle hints or clues given by a character or author to guide the reader's understanding of a situation. In art, it can refer to the use of indirect or subtle techniques to convey meaning.

How to Memorize "suggests"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person giving advice or making a gentle suggestion to another person. Visualize the body language, tone of voice, and facial expressions of both individuals.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'suggests' with 'advice' or 'hint'. Visualize a lightbulb or a hint symbol when you see or hear the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'S.U.G.G.E.S.T.' to remember the meaning of 'suggests': Suggestion, Understanding, Gentle, Advice, Indicate, Subtle, and Timely.

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