hint at

phrasal-verb
UK: /hɪnt æt/
US: /hɪnt æt/

  1. To suggest something in an indirect way.

    1. She didn't say it directly, but she did hint at it.
    2. The report seemed to hint at problems with the project's funding.

  2. To give a slight indication of something.

    1. His smile may hint at a secret joke that he knows.
    2. The dark clouds hint at a storm coming later this afternoon.

Synonyms

imply intimate insinuate indicate suggest
hint at noun

  1. A subtle or indirect suggestion.

    1. He gave a hint at the answer.
    2. Did you catch the hint at what she said about the promotion?
hint at intransitive-verb

  1. To give a slight and indirect indication.

    1. He wanted to hint at a surprise party.
    2. The email seemed to hint at some changes within the company.
hint at transitive-verb

  1. To suggest something indirectly; imply.

    1. She can't say that but can hint at it.
    2. His words seem to hint at an underlying sense of frustration.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hint at" in English means: To suggest something in an indirect way., To give a slight indication of something..

The phonetic transcription of "hint at" is /hɪnt æt/ in British English and /hɪnt æt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hint at": imply, intimate, insinuate, indicate, suggest.

Example usage of "hint at": "She didn't say it directly, but she did hint at it.". More examples on the page.