Meaning of the word imply in English

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

imply

US /ɪmˈplaɪ/

UK /ɪmˈplaɪ/

to suggest something without saying it directly

Example:

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His silence seemed to imply agreement.

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Are you implying that I'm wrong?

Synonym:

suggest hint insinuate intimate connote

to involve something as a necessary consequence or accompaniment

Example:

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The new policy will imply significant changes in our workflow.

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Success often implies hard work and dedication.

Synonym:

entail involve presuppose mean signify

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