英語における「Suggest」とは？

What is Suggest in English? The usage of Suggest in English What is Suggest in English? General knowledge about Suggest in English IELTS GRAMMAR Content publishing rules Suggest in English is used to recommend or propose doing something. However, if you take a deeper look, you'll find that Suggest is also used in many interesting cases when communicating in English. Let's explore the knowledge about Suggest in English with PREP to accurately distinguish between the cases of "Suggest To V" or "Ving"! I. What is Suggest in English? II. Formula for Suggest in a sentence 1. Suggest + noun/noun phrase 2. Suggest + that-clause 3. Suggest itself to somebody 4. Suggest + V-ing 5. Suggest + Wh-question word 6. Suggest in indirect speech (Suggest someone to do something grammar) III. How to use Suggest in English 1. Advise a specific person (or group of people) 2. Nominate a person (or thing) suitable for a position (purpose) 3. Give an indirect suggestion 4. The structure "suggest + gerund" used in formal situations 5. Suggest is used to indicate (an event/object) that shows who did what IV. Exercises on the usage of Suggest in English The usage of Suggest in English I. What is Suggest in English? Suggest - /səˈdʒest/ is a commonly used English verb, often used with the meaning of "to propose, suggest, recommend" when one wants to give advice, make a suggestion or imply something indirectly, or even speak generally without referring to any specific person. Here are some Suggest example sentences: He suggested me to buy clothes at the shopping mall. My boss suggested to me a new way to do this project. What is Suggest in English? Here are some Suggest synonyms in English: Word Meaning Example Propose /prəˈpəʊz/ To put forward a plan or suggestion for consideration by others; to suggest a course of action. I propose we hold a team-building retreat every month. Recommend /ˌrekəˈmend/ To suggest that someone or something would be good or suitable for a particular purpose; to advise. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys romance novels. Advocate /ˈædvəkeɪt/ To publicly support or suggest an idea, development, or way of doing something; to champion a cause. The organization advocates for better education policies in the community. Intimate /ˈɪntɪmət/ To suggest or hint at something in an indirect way; to imply. Anna intimated that she was not happy with the decision. Here are some idioms that have similar meaning to the word Suggest in English: Pharse Example Put forward To present an idea, proposal, or plan for consideration or discussion. My boss put forward a new plan to improve traffic. Bring up To mention or introduce a topic or issue for discussion. I'm just bringing up an idea, but maybe we could take a vacation to Hawaii. Float an idea o suggest or propose an idea informally to see how it is received. I floated the idea of starting a new business to my friends. Plant a seed To introduce an idea or suggestion in a subtle way, allowing it to develop over time. I planted the seed of going to Switzerland for our honeymoon. Drop a hint To subtly suggest or imply something without stating it outright. She dropped a hint that she wanted a flower for her birthday. Throw something into the mix To introduce an additional element or idea into a discussion or situation. Let's throw in a surprise party into the mix for her birthday. Put a bug in someone’s ear To subtly communicate or suggest information or ideas to someone. I put a bug in her ear about volunteering. Toss around an idea To discuss or consider an idea casually among a group. We were tossing around ideas for a new marketing campaign. Pitch an idea To present an idea formally, often to persuade others to support or adopt it. I pitched my new business idea to a potential investor. II. Formula for Suggest in a sentence 1. Suggest + noun/noun phrase In this structure, the noun phrase serves as the object of the verb Suggest in the sentence. Structure: Suggest + noun/noun phrase For example: He suggested a new restaurant downtown. I suggest a quiet coffee shop for our meeting. Additionally, if the speaker wants to refer to the person receiving the suggestion, we use Suggest in English something to someone. For example: She suggested a new restaurant to us for dinner. They suggested a different approach to me. Suggest + noun/noun phrase 2. Suggest + that-clause When you want to make a suggestion or give an opinion, you can use a "that" clause following the verb Suggest. Additionally, in informal situations, you can omit "that" in the Suggest structure. Note: When using the "that" clause, the verb that follows must be in the base form without "to." My English teacher suggested that I study harder for the IELTS exam. My parents suggested that I apply for scholarships to save money. They suggested (that) we organize a charity event. Besides meaning to propose, Suggest in English in this case can also mean "to imply" (i.e., imply). For example: Bella suggests that her boyfriend is very patriarchal. The dark clouds and strong wind suggest that a squall storm is coming. Suggest + that-clause 3. Suggest itself to somebody The phrase “suggest itself to somebody” also means to suddenly come up with an idea. For example: The idea to my book suggested itself to me as I was taking a shower. As I was walking in the park, the idea for a new app suggested itself to me. 4. Suggest + V-ing "Suggest + V-ing" is used when we want to make a general suggestion that does not refer to a specific person. For example: Anna suggested going on a picnic this weekend. Sophia suggested going to a cafe this weekend. 5. Suggest + Wh-question word Suggest can also be used with question words such as “where, what, when, who, how” following the verb Suggest. For example: Could you suggest where Anna might be able to buy a laptop for her, Peter? Could you suggest where our class can eat today, Anna? 6. Suggest in indirect speech (Suggest someone to do something grammar) In indirect speech, Suggest is used to give a recommendation for someone to do something. Essentially, this structure is similar to the "Suggest V-ing" structure mentioned above. Structure: S + suggest + Ving = S + suggest + (that) + S + V1 + somebody + to V1 For example: Direct speech: "I suggest we go to the movies tonight," she said. → Indirect speech: She suggested that we go to the movies that night. Direct speech: "Why don't we have a picnic tomorrow?" he asked. → Indirect speech: He suggested that they have a picnic the following day. III. How to use Suggest in English Below are specific ways of Suggest use in a sentence that you should know: 1. Advise a specific person (or group of people) Usage Example Suggest + that + S + should + V1 is used to advise a specific person (or group of people). I suggest that you should study harder for the exam. She suggested that we should worrk out to lose weight. Suggest + that + S + V1 is used to make a proposal or suggestion to a specific person (or group of people); this construction is often not used in formal writing I suggest you go to the doctor. She suggests we eat out tonight. Something + suggest + (that) + S + V is used to make a suggestion or explain something. The evidence suggests that he is guilty. Her behavior suggests that she is upset. Advise a specific person (or group of people) 2. Nominate a person (or thing) suitable for a position (purpose) Suggest in English can be used to nominate a person or an object for a related position or purpose.. For example: My boss suggested me for the position of content specialist. Anna suggested her colleague for the leadership position. Nominate a person (or thing) suitable for a position (purpose) 3. Give an indirect suggestion Suggest is used to make an indirect suggestion, meaning "to imply.". For example: His tone suggested that he was not happy with the decision. Anna suggests her boyfriend give her a new ring. Give an indirect suggestion 4. The structure "suggest + gerund" used in formal situations Usage Example "V-ing + be suggested" is used in formal situations, not referring to a specific person (used in writing). Conducting a thorough market research before launching a new product is highly suggested. Implementing a flexible working arrangement is suggested to boost employee morale. "Suggest + V-ing" emphasizes the desire to propose. I suggest visiting the historical district to experience the local culture. Why don't we suggest postponing the meeting until next week? 5. Suggest is used to indicate (an event/object) that shows who did what Suggest can be used to indicate an event or an object that shows who did what. For example: The pink dress suggests she is girlish. The tidy desk suggests he has a high level of discipline. IV. Exercises on the usage of Suggest in English To understand the various usages of Suggest in English and know how to apply them in different situations, let’s solve some exercises together! Exercise 1: Apply the usage of Suggest in English to complete the sentences Bella suggests __________ (collect) new notebooks. John suggests that his friend (work) __________ harder. Tim suggests that you (listen) __________ to a German podcast everyday. Sophia suggests (organize) __________ a small music concept to raise money. Anna suggests that her sister (practice) __________ speaking English everyday. Jenny suggests (take) _________ a taxi to go to a restaurant. Peter suggests (help) __________ poor student with some books. Anna suggests (give) __________ free book library to poor children. Linda suggested __________ (travel) together next week. My mother suggested that I __________ (leave) my bed around 4.30 o’clock. Exercise 2: Choose the correct answer based on Suggest in English 1. My teacher suggested she _____ harder to pass the exam. A. studies B. study C. studying 2. Their manager suggests they _____ a meeting every month. A. should have B. have C. Both are correct 3. Bella suggested that our team _____ a