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Suggest

usgb/səɡˈdʒest/Volume
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Making Suggestions

When you have an idea, 'suggest' introduces it politely.

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I suggest meeting earlier to avoid traffic.
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Indirect proposals

'Suggest' is less direct than 'tell' or 'ask', so it's often seen as more courteous.

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I suggest we take a break now.
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Possibility Introduction

Use 'suggest' to offer options without insisting on them.

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May I suggest an alternative route?
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