Definition, synonyms and related words
simple past tense and past participle of suggest
"The manager suggested we take a break before continuing the meeting."
In plain English: To suggest something means to offer an idea or possibility for someone to consider.
"My friend suggested we go to the new Italian restaurant for dinner tonight."
Derived from Old French suggester, which comes from Latin suggerere meaning to breathe under or whisper, the term originally referred to bringing something to mind through an internal prompting. It evolved in English to denote offering a plan or idea for consideration rather than commanding it directly.