Synonyms for

Suggested

Verb / sʌˈdʒestɪd / Another word for suggested — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To offer an idea or a plan for someone to consider.

Synonyms & similar words

paintapicture suggest contraindicate indicate propose evoke intimate hint advise proposed recommended advised offered hinted implied intimated insinuated recommended counseled urged encouraged persuaded advocated prompted prompted prodded sparked initiated

Synonyms by register

Formal

proposed recommended submitted advocated

Informal

hinted mentioned put forward tossed out

Literary

adumbrated insinuated foreshadowed

Antonyms

commanded ordered demanded insisted dictated required enforced

Common collocations

  • suggested a plan
  • suggested a solution
  • suggested a course of action
  • suggested a meeting
  • suggested a name
  • suggested an alternative
  • suggested a change

Word family

noun suggestion
verb suggest
adjective suggestive

Usage note

The word 'suggested' implies offering an idea for consideration, rather than a firm directive. Be mindful of context to avoid sounding too weak or too strong.

Example sentences

  1. I suggested we have pizza for dinner.
  2. She suggested we go to the zoo on Saturday.
  3. He suggested we try a new game.
  4. They suggested we watch a movie together.
  5. My teacher suggested I read more books.

Quotes

  • A good leader takes a little more than his share of the blame, a little less than his share of the credit. - Arnold H. Glasow
  • Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world. - Albert Einstein
  • It always seems impossible until it's done. - Nelson Mandela

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