suggest UK /səˈd͡ʒɛst/US /sə(ɡ)ˈd͡ʒɛst/ verb4 •to offer an idea about what could be done or chosen, often as adviceThis meeting venue was suggested to us by our boss.He suggests that we celebrate with dinner at Bellissimo. He suggests our celebrating with dinner at Bellissimo. •To imply but stop short of explicitly stating (something).Are you suggesting that I killed my wife? •To cause one to suppose (something); to bring to one's mind the idea (of something).The name "hamburger" suggests that hamburgers originated from Hamburg., Book II, Chapter III Some ideas […] are suggested to the mind by all the ways of sensation and reflection. •(no longer used) To seduce; to prompt to evil; to tempt.Knowing that tender youth is soon suggested. — 1590 formssuggested · suggesting · suggests