innuate

/ɪˈnweɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to become or cause something to become gradually clear or apparent

“Her true intentions innuated themselves as she spoke.”

2. verb

to suggest or imply something indirectly

“The actor’s performance innuated a sense of menace.”

3. noun

a subtle or indirect suggestion

“The innuate of the painting was lost on the casual observer.”

Synonyms

  • hint
  • suggest

Antonyms

  • clarify
  • reveal