How to Use "Suggest" with Example Sentences

suggest (v): to give an idea or advice for people to think about; to say or show something in an indirect way

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Used with adverbs:

"I strongly suggest you wait until you have all of the facts."
(strongly, highly)

"She clearly suggested that we attend the meeting."
(clearly)

"He politely suggested that we take the screaming child outside."
(politely, gently, respectfully)

"She initially suggested another restaurant."
(initially, originally, previously)

"He got upset when I merely suggested that he change his shirt."
(merely, subtly)

Used with verbs:

"She seems to suggest that we not attend the party."
(seems, appears)

"I am tempted to suggest another movie."
(be + tempted)

"How dare you suggest that she lied about her illness."
(dare)

Used with prepositions:

"I suggested a tropical island for our next vacation."
(for)

"The school suggested to the boy's parents that he receive counseling."
(to)

"Someone suggested him as the new club president."
(as)