suggesting
intermediateB1/səˈdʒɛstɪŋ/ · sug-gest-ing
To propose a plan or idea to someone.
Meanings
To propose a plan or idea to someone.
کسی کو کوئی منصوبہ یا خیال تجویز کرنا۔
تجویز دینا
tajwez dena
Antonyms
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.
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💡 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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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ 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.