American English pronunciation
How to pronounce suggesting
IPA transcription: [sə'dʒɛstɪŋ]
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Verb
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make a proposal, declare a plan for something
“the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax”
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drop a hint; intimate by a hint
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imply as a possibility
“The evidence suggests a need for more clarification”
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suggest the necessity of an intervention; in medicine
“Tetracycline is indicated in such cases”
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call to mind
“this remark evoked sadness”
Usage examples
- It is responsible for suggesting actions that will lead to new and informative experiences.
- However, Lynch stopped short of suggesting that ideas have consciousness, will or planning abilities.
- There was a cluster of field names suggesting the presence of marshland and heath.
- Moreno's lyrics were described by "Time" as "suggesting emotions rather than announcing them".
- Gaines' true contribution was suggesting the book be half-tabloid size.
- You aren't suggesting that I should climb down?
- He particularly challenges MacGregor's claims, suggesting MacGregor is guilty of misrepresenting evidence.
- Independent candidates won most of the seats, suggesting that personalities prevailed over ideologies.