Meaning of the word implicate in English

What does implicate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

implicate

US /ˈɪm.plə.keɪt/
UK /ˈɪm.plɪ.keɪt/
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Verb

1.

to show that someone is involved in a crime or something bad

Example:
The evidence was enough to implicate him in the robbery.
He refused to say anything that might implicate his friends.
2.

to show that something is the cause of something else, especially something bad

Example:
Viruses are implicated in many types of cancer.
High fat diets have been implicated in heart disease.