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#63062 Thu, 23 Dec 04 11:22 AM

I still don't understard how the word "suggest" and other similar words are used in English . For instance , can i say i suggest you to stay at home? or should i say "i suggest that you stay at home".
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Mister Micawber

#63079 Thu, 23 Dec 04 01:45 PM

'Suggest' is not followed by object + infinitive, but by 'that' and '-ing' clauses:

I suggest (that) you stay home.
He suggested (that) I should stay home.
I suggest staying at home.

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