Synonyms of suggests

suggests

verb

present tense third-person singular of suggest

1

as in indicates

to convey an idea indirectly

this letter suggests that there's more going on than she's telling us

Synonyms & Similar Words

• indicates
• implies
• hints
• alludes
• refers
• infers
• intimates
• mentions
• insinuates
• signifies
• signals
• points
• signalizes
• smells (of)
• adverts
• smacks (of)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• announces
• declares
• proclaims
• explains
• describes
• elucidates
• spells out
• delineates

2

as in recommends

to put (something) forward as one's choice for a wise or proper course of action

I suggested that they talk to a therapist about their marital problems

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recommends
• advises
• proposes
• urges
• advocates
• offers
• counsels
• supports
• favors
• exhorts
• espouses
• backs
• submits
• champions
• advances

3

as in proposes

to set before the mind for consideration

might I suggest, for an appetizer, our jumbo shrimp cocktail?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• proposes
• poses
• offers
• recommends
• presents
• submits
• propounds
• proffers
• votes
• advances
• bounces
• nominates
• puts forward
• puts forth
• files
• plans
• plots
• maps
• moves
• arranges
• charts
• tenders
• calculates
• lays
• shapes
• trots out
• contrives
• covers
• lodges
• frames

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of suggests

Nevertheless, its early growth suggests Mansell has identified an audience that is eager not just to engage, but to organize, and the conversations taking place inside that WhatsApp group may prove as valuable as its membership fees. — Jacques Ledbetter, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Emerging evidence suggests fluctuations in estrogen levels can exacerbate symptoms of ADHD, and perimenopause might be a particularly vulnerable time. — Maria Godoy, NPR, 26 July 2026

This perspective suggests that structural partisan advantage and voter registration patterns were decisive factors, countering narratives that place determinative weight on late-campaign tactical gambits. — Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026

Laughter ensues when a guest suggests both slogans would make excellent caseback engravings. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 26 July 2026

That reaction perhaps suggests that there have been more of these upsets than is the case. — Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 26 July 2026

His $31 price target on Capri Holdings suggests 100% upside Shares of Capri Holdings have plunged 36% year to date. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 26 July 2026

Early evidence suggests that, although the majority of perpetrators in these cases are white, British Pakistani men are overrepresented. — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026

Since 2022, the Falcons haven’t finished worse than 10th in the NFL in rushing — and their new offense, led by coach Kevin Stefanski and offensive coordinator Tommy Rees, suggests that won’t soon change. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 20 July 2026