01 v. t. To introduce indirectly to the thoughts; to cause to be thought of, usually by the agency of other objects.
imp. & p. p.
Suggested; p. pr. & vb. n.
Suggesting
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1.
To introduce indirectly to the thoughts; to cause to be thought of, usually by the agency of other objects.“Some ideas . . . are suggested to the mind by all the ways of sensation and reflection.” — Locke.
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2.
To propose with difference or modesty; to hint; to intimate; as, to suggest a difficulty.
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To seduce; to prompt to evil; to tempt.[Obs.]“Knowing that tender youth is soon suggested.” — Shak.
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4.
To inform secretly.[Obs.]