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I suggest vs I suggest that

Both 'I suggest' and 'I suggest that' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I suggest' is used when the suggestion is followed by a verb or action directly. 'I suggest that' is used when the suggestion is followed by a clause or a full sentence.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 1014 views

I suggest

This phrase is correct when the suggestion is followed by a verb or action directly.

Use 'I suggest' when you want to make a suggestion followed by a verb or action directly.

Examples:

  • I suggest we go to the park.
  • I suggest you try the new restaurant.
  • I suggest we leave early.
  • I suggest she reads the book.
  • I suggest he takes the train.
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  • Might I Suggest is a channel to help tabletop enthusiasts of all skill levels find their perfect game. I will act as your Board Game Sommelier.
  • Sep 18, 2022 ... May I Suggest” can be seen as a kind of companion to “Learning in War-Time.” It goes Lewis's case—for the value of intellectual inquiry, art and ...
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  • Jun 28, 2022 ... “May I suggest” is better in all the ways. “Might” should be considered as past tence. If you ask “can” or “could” it's more likely you ask about your ability ...
  • May 17, 2024 ... I suggest releasing a version that only includes browser functionality. I don't need crypto thing, ads, AI and VPN, because these features can bring unwanted ...

Alternatives:

  • I recommend
  • I propose
  • I advise

I suggest that

This phrase is correct when the suggestion is followed by a clause or a full sentence.

Use 'I suggest that' when you want to make a suggestion followed by a clause or a full sentence.

Examples:

  • I suggest that we go to the park.
  • I suggest that you try the new restaurant.
  • I suggest that we leave early.
  • I suggest that she reads the book.
  • I suggest that he takes the train.
  • I suggest that all able bodied men join forces...
  • That's why I suggest that these doses are enough for 6 people.
  • I suggest that Capt. Hendry communicate with his superior at once.
  • I suggest that in future candidates make one-minute presentations.
  • Now I suggest that those wavelengths are the key to success.
  • I suggest that the possible consequences of such a provision should be considered in committee.
  • I suggest that you do this as soon as possible.
  • I suggest that you should write him a thank-you letter.
  • I suggest that you apply for it, Sigurd.
  • I suggest that he be invited in future to attend debates of this nature.
  • I suggest that you establish a university chair in the history of the financial markets.
  • I suggest that you suspended them...
  • No, I suggest that we make peace.
  • I suggest that we ask for support from Paris.
  • And I suggest that you don't ask any questions.
  • I suggest that you do not commit error.
  • I suggest that you do not commit error.
  • So I suggest that you find the money drain.
  • Teacher, I suggest that we end here today.
  • I suggest that the explanation for her behaviour may be something more mundane.

Alternatives:

  • I recommend that
  • I propose that
  • I advise that

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