verb
Common
suggesting
suh-JEHST-ihng
Suggesting (verb) means putting forward an idea, plan, or possibility for someone else to consider. Example: “I'm suggesting we leave early so we avoid the traffic.”
verb
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Putting forward an idea, plan, or possibility for someone else to consider.
"I'm suggesting we leave early so we avoid the traffic."
"She kept suggesting new restaurants for us to try."
"Are you suggesting that I was wrong?"
How to use suggesting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGently proposing something rather than stating it as fact or ordering it.
Common pairings
suggesting an idea
suggesting that
suggesting a solution
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Word forms
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Etymology
The -ing form of "suggest," from Latin suggerere, "to bring up from underneath" — the same root idea as quietly bringing an idea to the surface.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for suggesting
testing
resting
nesting
investing
arresting
harvesting
protesting
contesting
interesting
uninteresting
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Frequently asked questions
What does “suggesting” mean?
The word “suggesting” means putting forward an idea, plan, or possibility for someone else to consider. In plain terms, gently proposing something rather than stating it as fact or ordering it.
How do you pronounce “suggesting”?
“Suggesting” is pronounced suh-JEHST-ihng (/sə(ɡ)ˈd͡ʒɛst.ɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “suggesting” in a sentence?
Here is “suggesting” used in a sentence: “She kept suggesting new restaurants for us to try.”
What part of speech is “suggesting”?
“Suggesting” is a verb.
Where does the word “suggesting” come from?
The word “suggesting” comes from Latin. The -ing form of "suggest," from Latin suggerere, "to bring up from underneath" — the same root idea as quietly bringing an idea to the surface.
Is “suggesting” a common word?
“Suggesting” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between suggesting and recommending?
Suggesting puts forward an idea or possibility for someone to consider, and is fairly tentative. Recommending is stronger, offering something as the advisable or preferred choice rather than just one option to weigh up.
What is a common grammar mistake with suggesting?
A frequent error is writing suggest me something or suggest someone to do something. The correct forms are suggest something to me and suggest that someone do something.
What is the difference between suggesting and implying?
Suggesting means openly putting an idea forward for consideration. Implying means hinting at something indirectly without stating it, so the listener has to infer the meaning.
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