SUGGEST


Meaning of SUGGEST in English

verb

1

BAD : I suggest you to take more exercise.

GOOD : I suggest (that) you take more exercise.

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suggest (that) sb (should) do sth : 'I suggest you try the chemist's in the high street.' 'The chairman suggested that the two sides should meet again the following day.'

2

BAD : She suggested to go to the zoo.

GOOD : She suggested going to the zoo.

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suggest doing sth (NOT to do ): 'He suggested meeting us for a drink after the concert.'

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