suggest as in make a proposal, declare a plan for something

• "the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax"

Synonyms

• proposemake a proposal, declare a plan for something; present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.; propose or intend; put forward; ask (someone) to marry you
• advisegive advice to; inform (somebody) of something; make a proposal, declare a plan for something

suggest as in drop a hint

• "intimate by a hint"

Synonyms

• hintdrop a hint; an indirect suggestion; a slight indication ; a slight but appreciable amount; a just detectable amount; an indication of potential opportunity

suggest as in imply as a possibility

• "The evidence suggests a need for more clarification"

Synonyms

• intimatesomeone to whom private matters are confided ; give to understand; imply as a possibility; marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity; concerning things deeply private and personal; having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere; having mutual interests or affections; used euphemistically to refer to the genitals; involved in a sexual relationship; innermost or essential; thoroughly acquainted through study or experience

suggest as in call to mind

• "this remark evoked sadness"

Synonyms

• evokecall forth (emotions, feelings, and responses); evoke or provoke to appear or occur; deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning); summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic; call to mind
• paint a picturecall to mind