suggested
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
An inflected form of suggest · past form.
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,172 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 15,705 times across 175,113 chapters — 0.007% of every word in the library.
What it means
verb
- make a proposal, declare a plan for something also: propose, advise the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax
- drop a hint; intimate by a hint also: hint
- imply as a possibility also: intimate The evidence suggests a need for more clarification
- call to mind also: evoke, paint a picture this remark evoked sadness
suggested in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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And my tone suggested both strong determination and peremptory command.
Punch — Volume 101, November 7, 1891 · Various · Chapter 1
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Lincoln's quotations seem to be suggested emotionally rather than intellectually.
Lincoln's Inaugurals, Addresses and Letters · Abraham Lincoln · Chapter 1
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She had not been aware of this consuming curiosity until it was suggested to her.
Barlasch of the Guard · Henry Seton Merriman · Chapter 1
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The dog's howl suggested a new idea to his poor tortured brain, thirsting for forgetfulness.
An Egyptian Princess — Volume 07 · Georg Ebers · Chapter 1
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He suggested that Ireland should be made into a military and naval depot--used solely for that purpose.
The Crown of Life · George Gissing · Chapter 1