suggesting

v. giving an idea or a plan for someone to consider.

v. proposing a plan, idea, or action for consideration. This form often functions as the main verb in continuous tenses or as a gerund.

“I am not suggesting that we cancel the party, just that we move it indoors.”

“The consultant is suggesting a complete overhaul of the current safety protocols to prevent future accidents.”

v. showing that something is likely to be true without stating it directly.

v. indicating a fact or possibility indirectly; providing evidence that leads to a specific conclusion.

“The dark clouds are suggesting that a storm is coming soon.”

“The initial data is suggesting a significant correlation between sleep quality and cognitive performance in older adults.”

n. the act of telling someone your ideas or plans.

n. the gerundial act of proposing an idea or hypothesis.

“The mere suggesting of a new rule caused a lot of an argument in the office.”

“His constant suggesting of alternative routes eventually irritated the driver, who preferred to follow the GPS.”