nahelegen.
to indicate, to suggest (a specific explanation or conclusion)
Meaning & usage
to indicate, to suggest (a specific explanation or conclusion)
Der Dieb hat keine verwertbaren Spuren hinterlassen. Das legt nahe, dass wir es mit einem Profi zu tun haben.
to suggest, to recommend (a course of action to someone)
Ihm wurde nahegelegt, zurückzutreten.
Where this word comes from
nah (“near”) + legen (“to lay”).
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