Imply
Definition
(verb) To suggest something without saying it directly
Examples
“His remarks seemed to imply that he was unhappy with the decision.”
“The pause before she answered implied she knew the answer.”
“When Ben texted 'fine' at 2 a.m., it implied the fight wasn't over.”
“At the diner on Maple Street, her smile implied she'd forgiven me.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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