suggest

Pronunciation: /səˈd͡ʒɛst/

The English word “suggest” has 4 meanings listed here.

verb

To imply but stop short of explicitly stating (something).
To cause one to suppose (something); to bring to one's mind the idea (of something).
To explicitly mention (something) as a possibility for consideration, often to recommend it.
To seduce; to prompt to evil; to tempt.

Etymology

Coined based on Latin suggestus, perfect passive participle of suggerō (“bring up, bring under, lay beneath, furnish, supply, excite, advise, suggest”, verb), from sub (“from below, under”) + gerō (“bear, carry”, verb).

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