suggested

Meanings

1. 1verbtransitive

   Put forward an idea or plan for someone to consider.

   Grammar: Takes an object: She suggested a new method. Can also be followed by a that-clause or an -ing form.

   Patterns

   • suggest something
   • suggest that + clause
   • suggest doing something

   She suggested a different route to avoid the traffic.

   He suggested that we meet earlier.

   They suggested going to the beach instead.

2. 2verbtransitive

   Say that someone or something is likely to be suitable for a particular role or purpose.

   Grammar: Often used in the pattern suggest someone for something.

   Patterns

   • suggest someone for something
   • suggest someone as something

   The manager suggested her for the promotion.

   I would suggest him as a candidate for the job.

3. 3adjectivebefore a noun

   Mentioned or put forward as a possibility; proposed.

   Grammar: Used before a noun: the suggested price, a suggested time.

   Patterns

   • suggested price
   • suggested time
   • suggested solution

   The suggested price for the house was too high.

   We followed the suggested route on the map.

Word forms

Common combinations

strongly suggest

The evidence strongly suggests that he is innocent.

suggest an idea

She suggested an idea for the new project.

suggest a solution

Can you suggest a solution to this problem?

suggested retail price

The suggested retail price is printed on the cover.

suggest otherwise

The facts suggest otherwise.

Synonyms and how they differ

propose

More formal; often used for formal plans or marriage.

recommend

Focuses on advising what is good or suitable.

advise

Suggests giving guidance, often from an expert.

Word family

suggestion noun

An idea or plan that is put forward.

suggestive adjective

Making someone think of something, often indirectly.

Commonly confused: suggested or suggest?

Practice

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