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Suggests

/səˈdʒɛsts/

To imply but stop short of saying explicitly.

📖 Definitions of "Suggests"

verb
  1. 1

    To imply but stop short of saying explicitly.

    "Are you suggesting that I killed my wife?"

  2. 2

    To make one suppose; cause one to suppose (something).

    "The name "hamburger" suggests that hamburgers originated from Hamburg."

  3. 3

    To mention something as an idea, typically in order to recommend it

    "I’d like to suggest that we go out to lunch.   I’d like to suggest going out to lunch."

  4. 4

    To seduce; to prompt to evil; to tempt.

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