Suggest to or suggest that

Suggest cannot be followed by a to-infinitive or object + infinitive. Instead, we use that-clauses and –ing forms.

Father suggested consulting a doctor.

OR Father suggested that I should consult a doctor. (NOT Father suggested to consult a doctor.) (NOT Father suggested me to consult a doctor.)

Verb forms in that-clauses after suggest

In that-clauses after suggest, various verb forms are possible.

In British English, should + infinitive is common.

• She suggested that I should find a good job.
• She suggests that I should find a good job.

In American English, should + infinitive is rare. Instead Americans use a special verb form called subjunctive.

• She suggested that I get a degree in physics.
• She suggests that I get a degree in physics.
• I suggested that he consult a doctor.
• I suggest that he consult a doctor.

In British English, ordinary present and past tense forms are also possible.

• She suggested that I found a job. OR She suggests that I find a job.
• I suggested that he discussed his problems with her.
• I suggest that he discusses his problems with her.

Suggest can be followed by a direct object.

• What shall we eat? I suggest burgers.

Suggest cannot be followed by an indirect object without a preposition.

• Can you suggest a good camera to me? (NOT Can you suggest me a good camera?)