suggest

verb41 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.5

A direct way to make a suggestion or recommendation.

A more polite or less direct way to make a suggestion.

A polite, interrogative way to introduce a suggestion.

A very polite and formal way to introduce a suggestion.

Used to give a firm recommendation or indicate a strong likelihood.

Indicates that evidence points to an obvious conclusion.

Used to emphasize a recommendation, often in American English.

Indicates that something is very likely true based on evidence.

To propose an idea in a courteous way.

To propose an idea while showing respect, often to someone of higher status.

To imply something through indirect means or statements.

To propose an idea in a soft, non-forceful manner.

To hint at something without stating it directly.

To propose an idea without certainty or confidence.

To propose an idea carefully to avoid causing offense.

To propose an idea with humility and deference.

To recommend someone or something as suitable for a position or task (e.g., suggest someone for the job).

To recommend someone or something for a particular role or purpose (e.g., suggest someone as chairman).

Used when evidence or appearances point towards a certain conclusion, but without absolute certainty.

To suggest something bold or potentially offensive, often used in rhetorical questions.