sug·gest 
/səˈʤɛst/ verb
sug·gests; sug·gest·ed; sug·gest·ing /səˈʤɛst/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to mention (something) as a possible thing to be done, used, thought about, etc.
▪ I suggest (that) you call the store. ▪ We suggested to the committee that they review the case again. ▪ It was suggested that we leave early. ▪ He suggested several different ways of dealing with the problem. ▪ She suggested a stroll after dinner. = She suggested that we go for a stroll after dinner. 2 : to say that (someone or something) is good or deserves to be chosen : recommend
▪ Who would you suggest for the job? ▪ They suggested a restaurant we might want to try. ▪ I suggest caution in a situation like this. 3 : to show that (something) is likely or true : to indicate (something) usually without showing it in a direct or certain way
▪ The evidence suggests arson as the cause of the fire. ▪ There is nothing to suggest that the two events are connected. ▪ As the name suggests, a yarn winder is a device used to wind balls of yarn. 4 : to say (something) in an indirect way
▪ Are you suggesting [=implying] (that) he deliberately cheated? ▪ I think he's suggesting that we shouldn't have helped them.
▪ I suggest (that) you call the store. ▪ We suggested to the committee that they review the case again. ▪ It was suggested that we leave early. ▪ He suggested several different ways of dealing with the problem. ▪ She suggested a stroll after dinner. = She suggested that we go for a stroll after dinner.
▪ Who would you suggest for the job? ▪ They suggested a restaurant we might want to try. ▪ I suggest caution in a situation like this.
▪ The evidence suggests arson as the cause of the fire. ▪ There is nothing to suggest that the two events are connected. ▪ As the name suggests, a yarn winder is a device used to wind balls of yarn.
▪ Are you suggesting [=implying] (that) he deliberately cheated? ▪ I think he's suggesting that we shouldn't have helped them.
suggest itself
somewhat formal, of an idea, plan, etc. : to be thought of : to seem or become obvious
▪ No good solution suggested itself. [=I was unable to think of a good solution]
▪ No good solution suggested itself. [=I was unable to think of a good solution]
