# suggest

Pronunciation: US say "suhg-JEST" /sə(ɡ)ˈd͡ʒɛst/; UK say "suh-JEST" /səˈd͡ʒɛst/

## Verb

1. To put an idea or plan forward as a possibility for others to consider, often as a recommendation.
   - Simple: To mention an idea or plan so others can think about it, often to recommend it.
   - _The consultant suggested a phased rollout to reduce risk._
   - _I suggest we postpone the meeting until everyone is available._
2. To bring an idea to mind; to lead someone to suppose something is the case.
   - Simple: To bring an idea to mind or make someone think something may be true.
   - _These erosion patterns suggest a much older origin for the canyon._
   - _Footprints in the snow suggested that someone had passed by recently._
3. To convey something indirectly, implying it without stating it openly.
   - Simple: To hint at something without saying it directly.
   - _The author's careful wording suggests doubt about the official account._
   - _I don't want to suggest that anyone acted dishonestly._

## Verb

4. To lead a person astray; to tempt or prompt someone toward evil. *(obsolete)*
   - Simple: To tempt someone into doing something wrong or evil.

## Origin

Coined from Latin suggestus, the past participle of suggerō ("bring up, furnish, advise, suggest"), which is formed from sub ("from below, under") plus gerō ("bear, carry").

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