Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To suggest or express something indirectly without saying it openly
Imply
/ɪmˈplaɪ/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Her tone implied that he might be intruding.There is no point in implying that it was someone's fault.It implied that the Russian staff officers were educated.
Etymology:
Middle English implien, from Old French emplier, from Latin implicare entwine, entangle, from in- in + plicare to fold.
Usage Statistics:
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