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Third Person
suggests
Present Participle
suggesting
Past Tense
suggested
Past Participle
suggested
1
to mention an idea, proposition, plan, etc. for further consideration or possible action
transitive
- The committee suggested changes to improve the efficiency of the process.
- The teacher suggested additional resources for better understanding the topic.
- The professor suggested several topics for research papers in the upcoming semester.
- She suggested a new approach to solving the problem.
- The committee suggested changes to the draft proposal.
2
to convey something without explicitly stating it
transitive
- Her raised eyebrows and skeptical tone suggested doubt about the feasibility of the plan.
- The subtle nod from the boss suggested approval of the employee's innovative idea.
- The professor's choice of words suggested a deeper meaning beyond the surface level of the text.
- The professor's repeated emphasis on certain topics suggested their importance for the upcoming exam.
- The politician's choice of words and tone of voice suggested a shift in their stance on the issue.
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3
to lead one to believe or consider that something exists or is true
transitive
- The dark clouds and distant rumble of thunder suggested an approaching storm.
- His tired demeanor and frequent yawning suggested that he hadn't slept well the night before.
- The empty parking spaces in front of the store suggested that it was closed for the day.
- The detective noted the broken window and disarray inside the house, which suggested a possible break-in.
- The cryptic message on the note suggested that there was more to the situation than met the eye.
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4
to bring to mind or elicit a certain feeling, image, or memory
transitive
- The aroma of freshly baked cookies suggested memories of childhood and warm family gatherings.
- The haunting melody of the song suggested a sense of longing and nostalgia for a distant past.
- The sight of the old, weathered farmhouse suggested tales of bygone eras and rural life.
- The taste of the spicy curry dish suggested exotic flavors and distant travels to far-off lands.
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