Suggests

Part of speech: verb

Pronunciation: /səˈd͡ʒɛsts/

Definitions

1. To propose an idea or recommendation that encourages further thought or discussion
2. To present an idea indirectly for consideration by others
3. To imply or serve as a basis for a possible action or thought

Etymology: The verb is the third-person singular form of "suggest", so the story belongs to its base word. That base comes from Latin "suggerere", a compound of "sub" ("from below, under") and "gerere" ("bear, carry"). Its literal sense was to bring something up from underneath, and the Latin verb went on to mean to furnish, supply, excite, or advise. The meaning moved from the physical to the mental. Something carried up from below into view becomes something put forward into someone's mind, which is why "suggest" now means to offer an idea for consideration. The same underlying picture of raising something into sight still sits behind the modern sense.

Synonyms: implies, recommends, advocates, proposes, indicates

Antonyms: insists, rejects, opposes, denies, disclaims