Engelsk

suggest

gb/səd͡ʒˈɛst/ us/səd͡ʒˈɛst/
A2 Engelsk
~ 400
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Verb A2 action
1

Propose an idea or plan

To tell someone an idea or plan that they can think about or use.

Bruksmønster: to suggest [something] to [someone]
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes confuse 'suggest' with 'advise'; 'suggest' means to present an idea, not necessarily to give guidance based on expertise.
Synonymer
propose (Slightly more formal; often used in business or formal meetings.) | recommend (Implies giving advice based on judgment or expertise.)
Antonymer
oppose (Means to disagree with or resist an idea rather than offer it.)
Ordkombinasjoner
suggest a plan |suggest an idea |suggest a solution |suggest changes |suggest improvements
Temaer
communication |decision-making |daily life |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • I suggest we leave early to avoid traffic.
  • She suggested a new approach to the project.
  • Can you suggest a good place to eat?
  • He suggested that we take a break.
  • They suggested several ways to improve the service.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • I suggest we go to the park.
  • She suggested a new game to play.
  • Can you suggest a good book?
  • He suggested we eat lunch now.
  • They suggested a different room.
Verb B1 action
2

Indicate indirectly

To make someone think of something without saying it directly.

Bruksmønster: to suggest that [clause]
Vanlig feil:
Learners may mistakenly use 'suggest' when they mean 'say' in direct speech; 'suggest' here means to give an indirect clue.
Synonymer
imply (Often interchangeable, but 'imply' focuses more on the act of hinting; 'suggest' can be broader.) | hint (More informal and often lighter in tone.)
Antonymer
state directly (Opposite in that it expresses the idea openly and explicitly.)
Ordkombinasjoner
strongly suggest |seem to suggest |facts suggest |results suggest
Temaer
communication |implied meaning |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • Her tone suggested she was upset.
  • The evidence suggests he is guilty.
  • His smile suggested that he knew something.
  • The data suggests a link between diet and health.
  • Their silence suggested agreement.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • Her face suggested she was happy.
  • The test results suggest he is sick.
  • His words suggest he is tired.
  • The dark clouds suggest rain.
  • Her voice suggests she is angry.
Verb action
3

Recommend as suitable or beneficial

To tell someone you think something is good for them to do or use.

Bruksmønster: to suggest [something] for [someone/something]
Synonymer
advocate (Stronger and often more formal, with a sense of public support.) | endorse (Often used in commercial or formal contexts for public approval.)
Antonymer
discourage (Means to advise against doing something.)
Ordkombinasjoner
suggest a restaurant |suggest a book |suggest a method
Temaer
advice |daily life |communication |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • I can suggest a nice hotel nearby.
  • He suggested this book for beginners.
  • They suggested yoga for stress relief.
  • She suggested the Italian restaurant for dinner.
  • Can you suggest a good movie?],
  • learner_sentences:[
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
suggest
IPA
GB/səd͡ʒˈɛst/
US/səd͡ʒˈɛst/
Stavelser og trykk
sug - gest (2 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (gest)
Bøyingsformer
Verb
  • Base: suggest
  • 3rd Person Singular: suggests
  • Present Participle: suggesting
  • Past: suggested
Ordfamilie
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
Uttrykk

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.

Eksempler
  • 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.

Eksempler
  • When talking about holidays, Paris immediately suggested itself.
  • A possible solution suggested itself during the meeting.

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