third-person singular verb
It gives an idea or plan for other people to consider.
The manager suggests a short break.
She suggests taking the train.
American English
How to pronounce suggests
verbB1Very common word
suhgJEHSTS
/səgˈʤɛsts/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of suggest
It gives an idea or plan for other people to consider.
What to listen for
When people say “suggests” naturally with other words, the final /t/ may be hard to hear, so you may hear /səgˈʤɛs/. The full form is /səgˈʤɛsts/.
Meanings & examples
third-person singular verb
It says that a choice or action might be good for someone.
My doctor suggests that I exercise more.
This guide suggests a good restaurant for families.
Good to know
After suggests, use that + subject + verb or a verb ending in -ing, not a person + to + verb.
third-person singular verb
It makes something seem true or likely without saying it directly.
The evidence suggests a problem.
Her silence suggests that she is upset.