Suggest

verb · Command words

Definition

Put forward a possible idea or explanation, usually based on given information.

Explanation

There may be more than one acceptable answer. Support your suggestion with a reason.

Example

Suggest a reason for the anomalous result.

In an exam

Command-word meanings can vary between subjects, exam boards and mark schemes, so check your own board's guidance. See Exam Command Words: What Each Instruction Asks For.

Common confusion

Suggest means a reasonable possibility, not a certainty.