suggested
UK: səˈdʒestɪd | US: səˈdʒestɪd
vt. (past tense/past participle of "suggest") 1. To put forward an idea or plan for consideration.
vt. 2. To imply or indicate something indirectly.
vt. 3. To evoke or bring to mind.
The word "suggested" derives from Latin suggestus, the past participle of suggerere ("to bring up, supply, hint"). It combines sub- (under) + gerere (to carry), metaphorically meaning "to carry under" or "to bring forward subtly." Over time, the meaning evolved from physical placement to abstract proposals or hints. The suffix -ed marks it as a past tense/past participle form in English.
She suggested a new approach to solve the problem.
His tone suggested he was not entirely convinced.
The data suggested a significant correlation.
The painting suggested a sense of melancholy.
He suggested meeting earlier to avoid traffic.