to suggest
to suggest
Auxiliary: have
Regular verb (suggest – suggested – suggested). Often followed by a that-clause or an -ing form ('I suggest leaving early').
I suggest we take a short break.
I suggest we take a short break.
Indicative
Present Simple
I suggest a different route to avoid the traffic.
I suggest a different route to avoid the traffic.
You suggest good books whenever I ask.
You suggest good books whenever I ask.
The report suggests a serious problem with the design.
The report suggests a serious problem with the design.
We suggest booking your tickets in advance.
We suggest booking your tickets in advance.
You suggest changes but never explain why.
You suggest changes but never explain why.
The results suggest a clear upward trend.
The results suggest a clear upward trend.
Present Continuous
I am not suggesting that you lied.
I am not suggesting that you lied.
What exactly are you suggesting?
What exactly are you suggesting?
She is suggesting a completely new approach.
She is suggesting a completely new approach.
We are suggesting a small change to the plan.
We are suggesting a small change to the plan.
You are suggesting we cancel the whole trip?
You are suggesting we cancel the whole trip?
The experts are suggesting caution for now.
The experts are suggesting caution for now.
Past Simple
I suggested meeting at the café instead.
I suggested meeting at the café instead.
You suggested a great restaurant last week.
You suggested a great restaurant last week.
The doctor suggested more rest and less coffee.
The doctor suggested more rest and less coffee.
We suggested a compromise that pleased everyone.
We suggested a compromise that pleased everyone.
You suggested we postpone the launch.
You suggested we postpone the launch.
They suggested a walk along the river.
They suggested a walk along the river.
Present Perfect
I have suggested this idea several times before.
I have suggested this idea several times before.
You have suggested no real solution so far.
You have suggested no real solution so far.
The committee has suggested a few amendments.
The committee has suggested a few amendments.
We have suggested three possible dates.
We have suggested three possible dates.
You have suggested we start from scratch.
You have suggested we start from scratch.
Studies have suggested a strong link between the two.
Studies have suggested a strong link between the two.
Past Perfect
I had suggested that plan long before it failed.
I had suggested that plan long before it failed.
You had suggested the very idea we ended up using.
You had suggested the very idea we ended up using.
She had suggested a doctor before the symptoms got worse.
She had suggested a doctor before the symptoms got worse.
We had suggested an earlier start, but no one listened.
We had suggested an earlier start, but no one listened.
You had suggested a backup plan just in case.
You had suggested a backup plan just in case.
They had suggested this outcome from the start.
They had suggested this outcome from the start.
Future Simple (will)
Future
I will suggest a few names at the meeting.
I will suggest a few names at the meeting.
You will suggest a better title, I'm sure.
You will suggest a better title, I'm sure.
The app will suggest a route automatically.
The app will suggest a route automatically.
We will suggest a new date once we've checked the calendar.
We will suggest a new date once we've checked the calendar.
You will suggest improvements after the trial.
You will suggest improvements after the trial.
The advisers will suggest a cautious strategy.
The advisers will suggest a cautious strategy.
Conditional
Conditional (would)
Conditional
I would suggest waiting until tomorrow.
I would suggest waiting until tomorrow.
What would you suggest in my position?
What would you suggest in my position?
A good lawyer would suggest a settlement.
A good lawyer would suggest a settlement.
We would suggest a smaller venue for such a group.
We would suggest a smaller venue for such a group.
You would suggest a lighter menu for summer.
You would suggest a lighter menu for summer.
The doctors would suggest surgery only as a last resort.
The doctors would suggest surgery only as a last resort.
Imperative
Imperative
Suggest a better time if this one doesn't suit you.
Suggest a better time if this one doesn't suit you.
Let's suggest a joint solution to the board.
Let's suggest a joint solution to the board.
