What does suggest mean?
suggest
Definition
For a fact to point toward a conclusion without establishing it.
Example sentences
Sales fell after the bike lane came in. That suggests the bike lane drove customers away.
Sales fell after the bike lane came in. That suggests the bike lane drove customers away.
Those numbers suggest that more people are cycling to work.
Twice as many cyclists suggests the bike lane has attracted new people.
Twice as many cyclists suggests the bike lane has attracted new people.
It suggests that, but it doesn't demonstrate it. According to the same association, sales also fell in other neighborhoods.