imply

verb
UK: /ɪmˈplaɪ/
US: /ɪmˈplaɪ/

  1. To suggest something without saying it directly.

    1. Are you trying to imply I'm wrong about this simple math problem?
    2. Her tone seemed to imply that she was not happy with the project's progress.

  2. To strongly suggest the truth or existence of (something not expressly stated).

    1. His words imply a lack of confidence in the team's ability to succeed.
    2. The high number of absences may imply a deeper problem within the organization.

  3. To involve (something) as a necessary condition or consequence.

    1. Does this new regulation imply additional costs for small businesses?
    2. Accepting the promotion would imply a significant increase in responsibilities and work hours.

Synonyms

suggest hint indicate insinuate intimate signify entail involve

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "imply" in English means: To suggest something without saying it directly., To strongly suggest the truth or existence of (something not expressly stated)., To involve (something) as a necessary condition or consequence..

The phonetic transcription of "imply" is /ɪmˈplaɪ/ in British English and /ɪmˈplaɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "imply": suggest, hint, indicate, insinuate, intimate, signify, entail, involve.

Example usage of "imply": "Are you trying to imply I'm wrong about this simple math problem?". More examples on the page.