Suggest
/səˈdʒɛst/
Definitions
- (v.) To put forward an idea or proposal for consideration.
The lawyer suggested a new approach to the settlement.
- (v.) To imply or indicate indirectly.
The evidence suggests that the defendant was at the scene.
Forms
- suggests
- suggested
- suggesting
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'suggest' often denotes proposing an idea without asserting it as fact, preserving neutrality.
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