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Suggest
sə(ɡ)ˈdʒɛst
Extremely common
300 - 400
300 - 400
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
voorstellen, aanbevelen, toelichten, impliceren, aanduiden
Suggest meanings in Dutch
voorstellen
Example:
I suggest we meet at 5 PM.
Ik stel voor dat we om 17.00 uur afspreken.
She suggested a new restaurant for dinner.
Ze stelde een nieuw restaurant voor om te dineren.
Usage: informalContext: Used in casual conversations or when giving advice.
Note: This is the most common translation and is used in a variety of everyday situations.
aanbevelen
Example:
I recommend you suggest that idea to the team.
Ik raad je aan dat idee aan het team aan te bevelen.
He suggested we try the new coffee shop.
Hij heeft ons aanbevolen om de nieuwe koffiewinkel uit te proberen.
Usage: formalContext: Often used in professional settings or when making recommendations.
Note: This term implies a stronger recommendation and is often used in formal contexts.
toelichten
Example:
Can you suggest some improvements for this project?
Kun je enkele verbeteringen voor dit project toelichten?
She suggested that we clarify our goals.
Ze stelde voor dat we onze doelen toelichten.
Usage: formalContext: Used in discussions or presentations when explaining ideas.
Note: This meaning focuses on elaborating or explaining suggestions in detail.
impliceren
Example:
His tone suggested he was unhappy with the decision.
Zijn toon impliceerde dat hij niet blij was met de beslissing.
The results suggest a need for further research.
De resultaten impliceren een behoefte aan verder onderzoek.
Usage: formalContext: Common in academic or analytical discussions.
Note: This meaning indicates a suggestion that is not stated directly but implied through context.
aanduiden
Example:
The data suggests that sales will increase.
De gegevens duiden erop dat de verkopen zullen toenemen.
His behavior suggests he is not interested.
Zijn gedrag duidt erop dat hij niet geïnteresseerd is.
Usage: formalContext: Used in analytical contexts, often in reports or studies.
Note: Similar to 'impliceren', but often used when pointing to evidence or data that indicates a conclusion.
Suggest's synonyms
recommend
To recommend is to suggest something as being good or suitable for a particular purpose.
Example: I recommend trying the new restaurant in town.
Note: Recommend implies a stronger endorsement or approval compared to suggest.
propose
To propose is to put forward an idea or plan for consideration or discussion.
Example: She proposed a new idea for the project.
Note: Propose often implies a formal presentation of an idea or suggestion.
advise
To advise is to offer suggestions or recommendations about what should be done.
Example: I advise you to study for the exam in advance.
Note: Advise often involves giving guidance or counsel based on knowledge or expertise.
urge
To urge is to strongly recommend or persuade someone to do something.
Example: I urge you to reconsider your decision.
Note: Urge conveys a sense of insistence or strong encouragement.
Suggest expressions, common phrases
Suggest that
This phrase is commonly used to introduce a recommendation or proposal.
Example: I suggest that we go out for dinner tonight.
Note: It implies a strong recommendation or proposal rather than a simple suggestion.
Suggest doing
This phrase is used to propose an action or activity.
Example: She suggested watching a movie this weekend.
Note: It specifies the action or activity being recommended.
Suggest to
This phrase indicates advising or recommending something to someone.
Example: I suggested to him that he should take a break.
Note: It emphasizes giving advice or recommendations directly to someone.
Suggest something
This phrase is used to ask for recommendations or ideas.
Example: Can you suggest a good book for me to read?
Note: It involves seeking advice or recommendations from others.
Suggest an idea
This phrase is used when proposing a concept or notion.
Example: He suggested an interesting idea for our project.
Note: It focuses on presenting a specific concept or notion for consideration.
Suggest changes
This phrase is used to recommend alterations or modifications.
Example: The manager suggested some changes to improve efficiency.
Note: It highlights proposing alterations or modifications to improve something.
Suggest a solution
This phrase is used when proposing an answer or resolution.
Example: She suggested a creative solution to the problem.
Note: It centers on offering a specific answer or resolution to a problem.
Suggest a course of action
This phrase is used to recommend a specific plan or strategy.
Example: The consultant suggested a course of action to address the issue.
Note: It emphasizes proposing a particular plan or strategy to address a situation.
Suggest everyday (slang) expressions
Hint at
To suggest indirectly or give a clue about something without explicitly stating it.
Example: She hinted at going to the movies tonight.
Note: Unlike 'suggest,' 'hint at' implies a less direct or more subtle way of proposing an idea or course of action.
Bring up
To introduce a topic or idea for consideration or discussion.
Example: He brought up the idea of organizing a team building event.
Note: While 'suggest' is a direct way of proposing something, 'bring up' focuses on initiating a conversation or topic rather than just making a suggestion.
Put forward
To propose or suggest an idea or solution for consideration.
Example: The committee put forward several proposals for the new project.
Note: 'Put forward' is often used in formal contexts and emphasizes presenting ideas for evaluation or approval.
Float
To suggest or mention an idea informally to see how others react.
Example: She floated the idea of having a potluck for the office party.
Note: Compared to 'suggest,' 'float' conveys a more casual approach to introducing an idea, often to test its reception before committing to it.
Suggest - Examples
Suggest a good restaurant in the area.
Stel een goed restaurant in de omgeving voor.
I suggest we take a break and come back to this later.
Ik stel voor dat we een pauze nemen en hier later op terugkomen.
The evidence suggests that he is guilty.
Het bewijs suggereert dat hij schuldig is.
Suggest grammar
Suggest - Verb (Verb) / Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present)
Lemma: suggest
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): suggested
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): suggesting
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): suggests
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): suggest
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): suggest
Syllables, Separation and Stress
suggest Contains 2 syllables: sug • gest
Phonetic transcription: səg-ˈjest
sug gest , səg ˈjest (The red syllable is stressed)
Suggest - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
suggest: 300 - 400 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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