transitive verb

1. to mention as something to think over, act on, etc.; bring to the mind for consideration
2. to bring or call to mind through association of ideas objects suggested by the shapes of clouds
3. to propose as a possibility to suggest a course of study
4. to show indirectly; imply; intimate a silence that suggested agreement
5. to serve as a motive for; prompt a success that suggested further attempts

Etymology: < L suggestus, pp. of suggerere, to carry or lay under, furnish < sub-, sub- + gerere, to carry