"suggest that" vs "suggest to"

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"suggest that" vs "suggest to"

Both "suggest to" and "suggest that" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Suggest to" is followed by a person or a group of people to whom the suggestion is being made, while "suggest that" is followed by the idea or action being suggested.

Last Updated: April 01, 2024

Use "suggest that" when you want to introduce the idea or action being suggested.

Examples:

She suggested that they go to the beach for the weekend.
He suggested that we postpone the meeting until next week.
The report suggests that we focus on improving customer service.

Alternatives:

recommend that
propose that
advise that
mention that
put forward that

Use "suggest to" when you want to indicate the person or group to whom the suggestion is being made.

Examples:

I suggest to my friend that we go to the movies tonight.
She suggested to the team that they should start the project early.
He suggested to his boss that they implement a new strategy.

Alternatives:

recommend to
propose to
advise to
mention to
put forward to

Answer 1

suggest that

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Answer 2

suggest to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"suggest that" vs "suggest to"

suggest that

suggest to

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