suggest verb [ T ] (MENTION)
B1 to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider:
I suggested an Italian restaurant near the station for the party.
[ + (that) ] I suggest (that) we wait a while before we make any firm decisions.
[ + -ing verb ] I suggested putting the matter to the committee.
[ + question word ] Can you suggest where I could buy a dozen roses?
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- I suggest we use Barkers as our main suppliers - they're good and furthermore they're cheap.
- I suggested that we should meet, and they agreed .
- She suggested half-jokingly that they should sell the family car and all buy bikes instead.
- They'd laugh in your face if you suggested me for the post.
- They suggested we meet up at Mustafa's.
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suggest verb [ T ] (SHOW/EXPRESS)
B2 to communicate or show an idea or feeling without stating it directly or giving proof:
[ + (that) ] There's no absolute proof, but all the evidence suggests (that) he's guilty.
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- The latest opinion polls suggest that his days as leader are numbered.
- Current demographic trends suggest that there will be fewer school leavers coming into the workforce in ten years' time.
- There is no scientific evidence to suggest that underwater births are dangerous.
- Studies suggest that regular intake of the vitamin significantly improves brain function.
- Laboratory tests suggest that the new drug may be used to treat cancer.
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