Meaning & use
suggest
To put forward an idea, plan, or possibility for consideration.
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My colleague suggested we reschedule the meeting since half the team was on vacation.
The evidence suggests that the medication reduces symptoms within the first few days.
A note on using this word
Suggest can mean to propose an idea directly or, more subtly, to indicate something without stating it outright.
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