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suggests

v.
B1 Intermediate US //səˈdʒɛsts// UK //sədʒˈɛsts// sug·gests

v. to mention an idea or a plan for someone to think about. It can also mean that something seems to be true based on the evidence you see.

v. to propose a plan or idea for consideration; to indicate the likelihood of a fact or condition without proving it with certainty.


SIMPLE

She suggests going to the park for a walk.

CONTEXTUAL

The latest data suggests that the economy is finally starting to recover after a difficult year.

COMPLEX

While the initial evidence suggests a mechanical failure, the investigation team is still considering the possibility of human error during the landing sequence.

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The verb is transitive. When followed by another action, it takes the -ing form or a 'that' clause, but never an infinitive with 'to'.

Pitfall

He suggests to go home.He suggests going home.Suggest cannot be followed by an infinitive; use a gerund or a 'that' clause instead.

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