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Definitions
Verb
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Third-person singular simple present indicative form of suggest

"The dark clouds gathering on the horizon suggests that a storm is approaching soon."

In plain English: To suggest something is to offer an idea or hint that it might be true without stating it as a fact.

"The dark clouds suggest that it is going to rain soon."

Example Sentences
"The dark clouds suggest that it is going to rain soon." verb
"The cloudy sky suggests that rain is coming later today." verb
"His quiet behavior suggests he is feeling tired after the long trip." verb
"Her bright smile suggests she has good news to share with her friends." verb
See Also
suggest
Related Terms

Origin

Derived from Latin suggere, meaning to bring under, this verb originally referred to supplying or putting forth an idea into someone's mind. The form suggests is the third-person singular present indicative of the English verb suggest.

Rhyming Words
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