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Moderatesuggest
The correct spelling is suggest.
How to pronounce suggest
/səˈdʒɛst/
verbIPA: /səˈdʒɛst/
Say it like: Sug-jes-t
The correct spelling is suggest. To imply but stop short of saying explicitly. For example: "Are you suggesting that I killed my wife?"
Usage Examples
“Are you suggesting that I killed my wife?”
“The name "hamburger" suggests that hamburgers originated from Hamburg.”
“I’d like to suggest that we go out to lunch. I’d like to suggest going out to lunch.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To imply but stop short of saying explicitly.
- 2.To make one suppose; cause one to suppose (something).
- 3.To mention something as an idea, typically in order to recommend it
- 4.To seduce; to prompt to evil; to tempt.
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