Synonyms for

Suggesting

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

Definition

The act of putting forward an idea or plan for consideration.

Synonyms & similar words

paintapicture suggest contraindicate indicate propose evoke intimate hint advise proposing offering advocating recommending promoting advising hinting implying insinuating intimating urging encouraging persuading prompting inciting stimulating sparking exciting

Synonyms by register

Formal

implying indicating hinting adumbrating

Informal

hinting at giving a clue tipping off

Literary

foreshadowing intimating

Antonyms

contradicting denying refuting opposing disproving negating

Common collocations

  • suggesting a solution
  • suggesting a course of action
  • suggesting that
  • suggesting an alternative
  • suggesting improvements
  • suggesting a link
  • suggesting a possibility

Word family

noun suggestion
verb suggest
adjective suggestive
adverb suggestively

Usage note

The word 'suggesting' often implies putting forward an idea for consideration. Be mindful of context, as it can sometimes be used passively to mean 'indicating' or 'showing'.

Example sentences

  1. I am suggesting that we go to the park today.
  2. She was suggesting that we try a new restaurant for dinner.
  3. He kept suggesting new ideas for the project.
  4. My friend is suggesting that we watch a movie tonight.
  5. The teacher is suggesting that we study for the test tomorrow.

Quotes

  • The art of conversation is the art of hearing as well as of being heard. - William Hazlitt
  • The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't said. - Peter Drucker
  • The greatest compliment that was ever paid me was when someone asked me what I thought, and attended to my answer. - Henry David Thoreau

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