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suggesting

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/səˈdʒɛstɪŋ/ · sug-gest-ing

To propose a plan or idea to someone.

Meanings

verbformal

To propose a plan or idea to someone.

کسی کو کوئی منصوبہ یا خیال تجویز کرنا۔

تجویز دینا

tajwez dena

Synonyms

proposerecommendadviseتجویز کرناسفارش کرنامشورہ دینا

Antonyms

discouragedissuaderejectباہمی کرناروکنارد کرنا

Common Collocations

  • suggest an idea
  • suggest improvements
  • suggest options

Example Sentences

I would like to suggest an alternative solution.

میں ایک متبادل حل تجویز کرنا چاہوں گا۔

main aik mutabadil hal tajwez karna chahunga.

The teacher suggested that we read the book.

استاد نے تجویز کی کہ ہم کتاب پڑھیں۔

ustaad ne tajwez ki ke hum kitaab parhain.

She suggested going to the new restaurant.

اس نے نئے ریستوران جانے کی تجویز دی۔

us ne naye restaurant jane ki tajwez di.

Easily Confused With

indicating:Indicating refers to pointing out or showing something, whereas suggesting involves proposing an idea or recommendation.

Word Family

suggestion
nounتجویز
suggestive
adjectiveتجویز کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'suggesting' like throwing a suggestion like a frisbee.

Imagine a light bulb moment when someone gets an idea.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خوابوں میں تجویز کرے کچھ مقصود میرے دل کے لیے

Khawabon mein tajwez kare kuch maqsood mere dil ke liye

In dreams, propose something meant for my heart.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ہاتھ پر ہاتھ دھرنے سے کچھ نہیں ہوتا

Haath par haath dharnay se kuch nahin hota

Nothing happens by sitting idle.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "suggerere" — to bring to mind

First known use: 15th century

The word 'suggest' originated from the Latin 'suggerere', which means to bring to mind or to propose. Its use in English dates back to the late Middle Ages.