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present tense third-person singular of suggest
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1
to convey an idea indirectly
- this letter suggests that there's more going on than she's telling us
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2
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
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3
to set before the mind for consideration
- might I suggest, for an appetizer, our jumbo shrimp cocktail?
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