imply (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ɪmˈplaɪ/
Definition
To suggest or hint at something without stating it directly.
Examples
Her tone of voice implied that she was not happy with the decision.
The study's results imply a link between the drug and the side effects.
Are you implying that I'm lying?
How to Use imply
- imply that (prepositional phrase)
- To suggest or hint that a particular situation or fact is true. — "He implied that I was not telling the truth."
- imply something (collocation)
- To suggest or hint at a specific piece of information or idea. — "The results imply a significant change in user behavior."
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