imply
Translation
to imply, to suggest, to hint
Examples
His silence seemed to imply agreement.
His silence seemed to imply agreement.
The high price implies high quality.
The high price implies high quality.
Grammar Patterns
((that + clause)) to suggest (sth.) without saying it directly His silence seemed to imply that he agreed.
((sth.)) to make (sth.) necessary as a result The project will imply a lot of hard work.
Similar Words
Synonyms: suggest, hint, insinuate; Antonyms: state, declare, assert
Etymology
From Latin 'implicare' (to enfold, involve), from 'im-' (in) + 'plicare' (to fold).
Memory Tips
Think of 'folding' a meaning 'in'side your words without saying it directly.