Formal synonyms of 'suggest'

Below are the formal and polite equivalents (synonyms) of 'suggest' which you can use in your business or professional pieces of writing.

These synonyms can be used when you want to 'make suggestions' to people about what they should do or should be done.

Basically means the same as 'suggest', but it makes the advice you are giving sound like it comes from an expert.

'We recommend that some of the parts of the design are changed to make them easier to manufacture.'

Basically means the same as 'suggest', but like 'recommend', it makes the advice you are giving sound like it comes from an expert.

'We propose that you change some of the parts of the design to make it easier to manufacture.'

Basically means the same as 'suggest', but sounds more formal.

'I would advise us to wait before we make any decisions until we know all the facts.'

Used when you feel strongly that people should do what you are 'suggesting'.

'I urge you not to make any decisions until we have had an opportunity to talk.'

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