Etymology

suggest

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Today it means: To imply but stop short of explicitly stating (something). Full definition →

Latin suggestus
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  1. Latin · derived fromsuggestus
  2. English todaysuggest

Coined based on Latin suggestus, perfect passive participle of suggerō (“bring up, bring under, lay beneath, furnish, supply, excite, advise, suggest”, verb), from sub (“from below, under”) + gerō (“bear, carry”, verb).

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