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suggest

/səˈdʒɛst/
sug · gest sə · ˈdʒɛst
English Definition
v. to propose an idea or plan
中文释义
建议
Significado en Español
sugerir, proponer
한국어 뜻
제안하다, 추천하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đề xuất, gợi ý
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Example Sentence

I suggest we leave early to avoid traffic.

我建议我们早点出发以避开交通拥堵。

Synonyms
propose recommend advise
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “suggest”:

  1. A reject
  2. B propose
  3. C dismiss
  4. D refuse
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B — propose. “suggest” means v. to propose an idea or plan

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

May I ______ that we all take a short break before the next meeting?

  1. A forbid
  2. B refuse
  3. C suggest
  4. D deny
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C — suggest. “suggest” means v. to propose an idea or plan

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Common questions about “suggest”

What does “suggest” mean?

suggest — v. to propose an idea or plan. In Chinese: 建议.

How do you pronounce “suggest”?

suggest is pronounced /səˈdʒɛst/. It breaks into 2 syllables: sug · gest.

How do you use “suggest” in a sentence?

I suggest we leave early to avoid traffic. (我建议我们早点出发以避开交通拥堵。)

What are synonyms for “suggest”?

propose, recommend, advise — all close in meaning to suggest (v. to propose an idea or plan).

Is “suggest” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. suggest appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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