suggest

verb [T] (MENTION)

/səɡˈdʒest, sə-/

Definition

› to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider: They were wondering where to hold the office party and I suggested the Italian restaurant on Main Street. [+ that clause] I suggest that we ask someone for directions, or we’ll never find the place.

(Definition of suggest verb (MENTION) from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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