suggest
gb/səd͡ʒˈɛst/ us/səd͡ʒˈɛst/
A2
English
~ 400
javasol, felvet, utal, sugall, ajánl
VERB
A2
1
Usage pattern:
to suggest [something] to [someone]
I suggest we leave early to avoid traffic.
Azt javaslom, induljunk korán, hogy elkerüljük a dugót.
She suggested a new approach to the project.
Új megközelítést javasolt a projekthez.
Can you suggest a good place to eat?
He suggested that we take a break.
They suggested several ways to improve the service.
Learner examples
I suggest we go to the park.
Azt javaslom, menjünk a parkba.
She suggested a new game to play.
Egy új játékot javasolt, amit játszhatnánk.
Can you suggest a good book?
He suggested we eat lunch now.
They suggested a different room.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'suggest' with 'advise'; 'suggest' means to present an idea, not necessarily to give guidance based on expertise.
Meaning
Propose an idea or plan
Collocations
suggest a plan
|suggest an idea
|suggest a solution
|suggest changes
|suggest improvements
Synonyms
propose (Slightly more formal; often used in business or formal meetings.)
|
recommend (Implies giving advice based on judgment or expertise.)
Antonyms
oppose (Means to disagree with or resist an idea rather than offer it.)
Themes
communication
|decision-making
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To tell someone an idea or plan that they can think about or use.
To put forward an idea, plan, or course of action for someone to think about or consider.
VERB
B1
2
Usage pattern:
to suggest that [clause]
Her tone suggested she was upset.
A hangneme arra utalt, hogy feldúlt.
The evidence suggests he is guilty.
A bizonyítékok arra utalnak, hogy bűnös.
His smile suggested that he knew something.
The data suggests a link between diet and health.
Their silence suggested agreement.
Learner examples
Her face suggested she was happy.
Az arckifejezése arra utalt, hogy boldog.
The test results suggest he is sick.
A teszteredmények arra utalnak, hogy beteg.
His words suggest he is tired.
The dark clouds suggest rain.
Her voice suggests she is angry.
Common mistake:
Learners may mistakenly use 'suggest' when they mean 'say' in direct speech; 'suggest' here means to give an indirect clue.
Meaning
Indicate indirectly
Collocations
strongly suggest
|seem to suggest
|facts suggest
|results suggest
Synonyms
imply (Often interchangeable, but 'imply' focuses more on the act of hinting; 'suggest' can be broader.)
|
hint (More informal and often lighter in tone.)
Antonyms
state directly (Opposite in that it expresses the idea openly and explicitly.)
Themes
communication
|implied meaning
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To make someone think of something without saying it directly.
To cause someone to think of something without stating it directly.
VERB
3
ajánl
A2
Usage pattern:
to suggest [something] for [someone/something]
I can suggest a nice hotel nearby.
Tudok ajánlani egy jó hotelt a közelben.
He suggested this book for beginners.
Ezt a könyvet ajánlotta kezdőknek.
They suggested yoga for stress relief.
She suggested the Italian restaurant for dinner.
Can you suggest a good movie?],
learner_sentences:[
Meaning
Recommend as suitable or beneficial
Collocations
suggest a restaurant
|suggest a book
|suggest a method
Synonyms
advocate (Stronger and often more formal, with a sense of public support.)
|
endorse (Often used in commercial or formal contexts for public approval.)
Antonyms
discourage (Means to advise against doing something.)
Themes
advice
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To tell someone you think something is good for them to do or use.
To advise someone that something is good, appropriate, or worth trying.
Grammar
Dictionary form
suggest
IPA
GB/səd͡ʒˈɛst/
US/səd͡ʒˈɛst/
Syllables & stress
sug - gest (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (gest)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: suggest
- 3rd Person Singular: suggests
- Present Participle: suggesting
- Past: suggested
Word family
Forms
suggests
verb
suggesting
verb
suggested
verb
Core family
suggestion
noun A2
Related words
suggestive
adjective B2
suggestively
adverb
Advanced or less common
suggestible
adjective
suggestibility
noun
Expressions
may I suggest
1/mˈeɪ ˈaɪ səd͡ʒˈɛst/
fixed phrase
formal
Polite way to propose something
A formal way to give someone an idea or plan politely.
Examples
- May I suggest we take a short break?
- May I suggest another approach?
suggest itself
1/səd͡ʒˈɛst ɪtsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase
An idea comes naturally
When an idea comes into your mind without trying to think of it.
Examples
- When talking about holidays, Paris immediately suggested itself.
- A possible solution suggested itself during the meeting.