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unsuggested


verb (used with object)

  1. to mention or introduce (an idea, proposition, plan, etc.) for consideration or possible action: The architect suggested that the building be restored.
  2. to propose (a person or thing) as suitable or possible for some purpose: We suggested him for president.
  3. (of things) to prompt the consideration, making, doing, etc., of: The glove suggests that she was at the scene of the crime.
  4. to bring before a person’s mind indirectly or without plain expression: I didn’t tell him to leave, I only suggested it.
  5. to call (something) up in the mind through association or natural connection of ideas: The music suggests a still night.

verb (tr; may take a clause as object)

  1. to put forward (a plan, idea, etc) for considerationI suggest Smith for the post; a plan suggested itself
  2. to evoke (a person, thing, etc) in the mind of someone by the association of ideasthat painting suggests home to me
  3. to give an indirect or vague hint ofhis face always suggests his peace of mind

v.1520s, from Latin suggestus, past participle of suggerere (see suggestion). Related: Suggested; suggesting.

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