1. (v. t.) To introduce indirectly to the thoughts; to cause to be thought of, usually by the agency of other objects.

2. (v. t.) To propose with difference or modesty; to hint; to intimate; as, to suggest a difficulty.

3. (v. t.) To seduce; to prompt to evil; to tempt.

4. (v. t.) To inform secretly.

5. (v. i.) To make suggestions; to tempt.

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