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suggesting

Pronunciation: [səˈdʒɛstɪŋ]

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Learn how to use suggesting in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “offering ideas”

(verb) to say or show an idea or plan for someone else to think about. It's like when you tell a friend about a fun game they might like to play.

Example

She is suggesting that we go to the park for a picnic this weekend.

Example

He is not suggesting any new ideas for our project, which makes it hard to decide what to do.

Example

What are you suggesting we do for fun after school?

Context: “implying”

(verb) to hint at something without saying it directly. It's like when you want to let someone know about a surprise party but you don't want to say it out loud.

Example

Her tone is suggesting that she is excited about the news, even if she doesn’t say it.

Example

He isn't suggesting anything by his silence; he just doesn't want to talk right now.

Example

Are you suggesting that we should change our plans?

How to pronounce suggesting

Pronunciation: [səˈdʒɛstɪŋ]

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