adiate

/ˈædiˌeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to communicate or express something indirectly; to give a hint or suggestion

“She adiated her dissatisfaction with the manager through a series of subtle complaints.”

2. noun

a person or thing that expresses something indirectly

“The actress was an adiater of the director’s intentions.”

3. verb (archaic or poetic)

to send or direct something; to radiate or emanate

“The sun adiates its light to the world.”

Synonyms

  • hint
  • imply
  • suggest

Antonyms

  • clarify
  • state