imply

/ɪmˈplaɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to express or suggest something indirectly, especially by implication or association

“Her smile implied that she was happy to see me.”

2. noun

a suggestion or implication

“The rumor was an implication of her involvement in the scandal.”

3. verb

to have or make something implied

“The new policy implies a change in company direction.”

4. noun

a logical consequence of something

“The law’s implication was that all citizens had the right to a fair trial.”

Synonyms

  • hint
  • infer
  • suggest

Antonyms

  • declare
  • state