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commonly-suggested

|com-mon-ly-sug-gest-ed|

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/ˈkɑːmənli səˈdʒɛstɪd/

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/ˈkɒmənli səˈdʒɛstɪd/

(suggest)

propose or imply

Base FormPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjectiveAdverb
suggestsuggestingsuggestssuggestedsuggestedsuggestingsuggestivenesssuggestedsuggestively
Etymology
Etymology Information

'suggest' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'suggestus,' where 'sub-' meant 'under' and 'gerere' meant 'to carry.'

Historical Evolution

'suggestus' transformed into the Old French word 'suggerer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'suggest' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to carry under,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to propose or recommend.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

frequently proposed or recommended.

The solution was commonly-suggested by experts.

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Last updated: 2025/04/04 07:51