v.tr. 1 (often foll. by that + clause) propose (a theory, plan, or hypothesis) (suggested to them that they should wait; suggested a different plan). 2 a cause (an idea, memory, association, etc.) to present itself; evoke (poem suggests peace). b hint at (his behaviour suggests guilt). suggest itself (of an idea etc.) come into the mind. suggester n.
[ L suggerere suggest- (as SUB-, gerere bring) ]