— suggestedness , n. — suggester , n. — suggestingly , adv.
/seuhg jest", seuh-/ , v.t.
1. to mention or introduce (an idea, proposition, plan, etc.) for consideration or possible action: The architect suggested that the building be restored.
2. to propose (a person or thing) as suitable or possible for some purpose: We suggested him for president.
3. (of things) to prompt the consideration, making, doing, etc., of: The glove suggests that she was at the scene of the crime.
4. to bring before a person's mind indirectly or without plain expression: I didn't tell him to leave, I only suggested it.
5. to call (something) up in the mind through association or natural connection of ideas: The music suggests a still night.
[ 1520-30; suggestus (ptp. of suggerere to build up, supply, hint, suggest), equiv. to sug- SUG- + ges- (ptp. s. of gerere to carry, do, display) + -tus ptp. suffix ]
Syn. 2. recommend, advise. 4. indicate, imply. See hint .