verb

suggest

suh-JEST/səˈdʒest/

To put an idea before someone without insisting upon it.

A team member points to a sketch to suggest a bridge design.

A South Asian team member offers an idea by pointing to a simple sketch of a possible bridge design.

Etymology

The image of carrying something up developed from “heap up, build” into bringing an idea forward. Suggesting can therefore mean putting an idea before someone’s mind, including indirectly through association.

In context

The Behavioral Arts 17:37

that shift in demeanor absolutely does suggest that there's a shift in thought

It Wasn’t Just The Hug! Body Language Analyst Reacts to Erika Kirk & JD Vance

More examples

I suggest taking a break before we continue.
Maya suggested a quieter restaurant for dinner.
Can you suggest a time for our next meeting?

Forms

suggest · suggests · suggested · suggesting

suggestion noun — An idea offered for someone's consideration.

Similar words

propose: Often introduces a more definite plan for consideration.
recommend: Expresses stronger approval of an option as a good choice.