(suggest indirectly)
11suggest — Synonyms and related words: adumbrate, advance, advert, advise, advocate, allegorize, allude, allude to, ape, appear like, approach, approve, approximate, argue, assume, attest, be construed as, be indicative of, be like, be redolent of, be… …
12suggest — /səˈdʒɛst / (say suh jest) verb (t) 1. to place or bring (an idea, proposition, plan, etc.) before a person s mind for consideration or possible action. 2. to propose (a person or thing) as suitable or possible. 3. (of things) to prompt the… …
13suggest — To introduce indirectly to the thought; to propose with diffidence or modesty; to hint; to intimate …
14hint — [hint] n. [prob. var. of HENT] 1. a slight indication of a fact, wish, etc.; indirect suggestion or piece of advice; intimation; covert allusion [a hint that we should leave] 2. a very small amount or degree; trace [a hint of spice] 3. Obs. an… …
15insinuate — [in sin′yo͞o āt΄] vt. insinuated, insinuating [< L insinuatus, pp. of insinuare, to introduce by windings and turnings, insinuate < in , in + sinus, curved surface] 1. to introduce or work into gradually, indirectly, and artfully [to… …
16intimate — {{11}}intimate (adj.) 1630s, closely acquainted, very familiar, from L.L. intimatus, pp. of intimare make known, announce, impress, from L. intimus inmost (adj.), close friend (n.), superlative of in in (see IN (Cf. in ) (2)). Used… …
17hint — hɪnt n. subtle suggestion, intimation, clue; barely noticeable amount v. allude to, suggest indirectly, intimate …
18hinted — hɪnt n. subtle suggestion, intimation, clue; barely noticeable amount v. allude to, suggest indirectly, intimate …
19hinting — hɪnt n. subtle suggestion, intimation, clue; barely noticeable amount v. allude to, suggest indirectly, intimate …
20hints — hɪnt n. subtle suggestion, intimation, clue; barely noticeable amount v. allude to, suggest indirectly, intimate …
