suggested — past tense of 'suggest'; to propose an idea or plan
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: past tense of 'suggest'; to propose an idea or plan
Pronunciation (IPA): /səˈdʒestɪd/
Example Sentences
- My cat suggested (by knocking my phone off the table) that it was time for breakfast.
- The doctor suggested I reduce my caffeine intake, so naturally I ordered a triple espresso.
- It was suggested in the report that the company should invest more in employee training.
suggested
VERB[/səˈdʒestɪd/]
past tense of 'suggest'; to propose an idea or plan
The doctor suggested a short walk every morning to improve her sleep.
SUB (from below) + GEST (bring) — by bringing a hidden idea SUB (from beneath) the desk to GEST (bring) it to light, he managed to suggest a plan.
After taking a long rest to digest his heavy lunch, he felt ready to suggest a new project.
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“My cat suggested (by knocking my phone off the table) that it was time for breakfast.”
“The doctor suggested I reduce my caffeine intake, so naturally I ordered a triple espresso.”
“It was suggested in the report that the company should invest more in employee training.”
“As suggested by the teacher, students reviewed the vocabulary list before the exam.”
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