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

The emergence of additional Chinese prototypes suggests that competition between the world’s two largest military powers is extending beyond current fifth-generation aircraft into the race for future air dominance. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026

That expectation accurately reflects concerns that various justices have expressed about these laws, and their decision to finally take up the issue suggests those doubts run deep. — Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2026

The piece suggests that the contest over which state votes first in 2028 is mostly about bragging rights, modest economic benefits and media visibility for local politicians and pundits, rather than a truly decisive factor in choosing the nominee. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026

The Dodgers’ 69-42 record suggests that is all but guaranteed. — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Former Prime Minister al-Maliki's episode suggests the friction runs deeper than competition over contracts. — Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

More than 76% of analysts rate the stock a buy, the highest proportion in the screen, and the average price target suggests 37% upside. — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 2 Aug. 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

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