Imply
Pronunciation: /ˌɪmˈplaɪ/
Imply (verb)
- to suggest something without saying it directly.
- to show that something is a logical result of something else.
Examples
- Her tone seemed to imply dissatisfaction.
- The smile implied a secret understanding.
Common collocations: imply a connection, imply criticism, imply consent, imply a result, imply necessity