Suggest/səɡˈdʒest/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Making Suggestions When you have an idea, 'suggest' introduces it politely. I suggest meeting earlier to avoid traffic. Pro Tip 2/3Indirect proposals 'Suggest' is less direct than 'tell' or 'ask', so it's often seen as more courteous. I suggest we take a break now. Pro Tip 3/3Possibility Introduction Use 'suggest' to offer options without insisting on them. May I suggest an alternative route?