Entry Word: suggest

Function: verb

Meaning: 1 to convey an idea indirectly <this letter suggests that thereʼs more going on than sheʼs telling us> — see hint
2 to put forward as oneʼs choice for a wise or proper course of action <I suggested that he talk to the school counselor about his problems at home> — see advise 2
3 to set before the mind for consideration <might I suggest, for an appetizer, our jumbo shrimp cocktail?> — see propose 1