suggest
UK: səˈdʒest | US: səɡˈdʒest
vt. to propose an idea or plan for consideration
vt. to imply or hint at something indirectly
vt. (psychology) to influence someone’s thoughts or behavior subtly
The word suggest originates from Latin suggestus, the past participle of suggerere ("to bring up, supply, or prompt"). It combines sub- ("under") + gerere ("to carry"), metaphorically meaning "to carry up" an idea from beneath the surface—akin to planting a thought in someone’s mind. Over time, it evolved to mean proposing an idea or hinting indirectly.
She suggested a new approach to the problem.
His tone suggested he was unhappy with the decision.
The data suggests a correlation between the two variables.
Can you suggest a good restaurant nearby?
The therapist avoided suggesting solutions to allow the patient to reflect independently.