suggest suggest /səˈdʒɛst/

verb

1. () Make a proposal, declare a plan for something  ( advise , propose , suggest )
   make a proposal, declare a plan for something
    The senator proposed to abolish the sales tax
   the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax
   
2. () Drop a hint; intimate by a hint  ( hint , suggest )
   drop a hint; intimate by a hint
     She dropped subtle hints about her upcoming surprise party.
   She dropped subtle hints about her upcoming surprise party.
   
3. () Imply as a possibility  ( intimate , suggest )
   imply as a possibility
    The evidence suggests a need for more clarification
   The evidence suggests a need for more clarification
   
4. () Call to mind  ( evoke , paint a picture , suggest )
   call to mind
    This remark evoked sadness
   this remark evoked sadness