suggest meaning and definition

SUGGEST verb

Definition of suggest (verb)

1. make a proposal, declare a plan for something
   • "the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax"
   • synonyms: advise, propose
2. drop a hint; intimate by a hint
   • synonyms: hint
3. imply as a possibility
   • "The evidence suggests a need for more clarification"
   • synonyms: intimate
4. suggest the necessity of an intervention; in medicine
   • "Tetracycline is indicated in such cases"
   • synonyms: indicate
   • antonym: contraindicate
5. call to mind
   • "this remark evoked sadness"
   • synonyms: evoke, paint a picture