suggest — to put forward an idea or plan for consideration
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to put forward an idea or plan for consideration
Pronunciation (IPA): /səɡˈdʒest/
Korean meaning: 제안하다, 건의하다
Korean pronunciation: 서**제**스트
Example Sentences
- My mom suggested I clean my room, but I suggested we hire a professional cleaning service instead.
- The teacher suggested studying for the exam, which was a revolutionary idea to most students.
- The data suggests that teenagers need more sleep, which explains why they're always tired in class.
suggest
VERB//səɡˈdʒest//
to put forward an idea or plan for consideration
She points at the map to suggest taking the scenic coastal route instead.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'suggerere', combining 'sub-' (under) and 'gerere' (to carry/bring), literally meaning 'to carry under' or 'to bring up'. The word evolved to mean 'to propose or put forward an idea'.
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📝Examples
“My mom suggested I clean my room, but I suggested we hire a professional cleaning service instead.”
“The teacher suggested studying for the exam, which was a revolutionary idea to most students.”
“The data suggests that teenagers need more sleep, which explains why they're always tired in class.”
“I suggest we take a break before my brain officially goes on strike.”
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