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suggesting

suhg-JEST-ing/sə(ɡ)ˈd͡ʒɛst.ɪŋ/UKsuh-JEST-ing/səˈd͡ʒɛst.ɪŋ/

2 meanings of suggesting

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  1. 1
    verb
    Present participle of suggest. Use this -ing form when the action is happening now.

    She is suggesting a new route to avoid the traffic.

    He kept suggesting that we try the idea again.

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Less common meaning

  1. 2
    noun
    An idea that someone offers for others to think about.
    By such means it will call into existence a myriad of inquirers who, without the suggestings and promptings of such minds as lead the operations of this institution, would never have directed a thought to science.
    1836, The British and Foreign Review, European Quarterly JournalHere, suggestings means suggestions, ideas offered for someone to consider.

suggesting is a form of suggest

suggest, verb: To mention an idea or plan so others can think about it, often to recommend it. Full entry

Forms
suggestsuggests he/she/itsuggesting -ing formsuggested past tense, past participle
Spelling
suggest → suggesting: add -ing

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