Imply

Pronunciation

/ɪmˈplaɪ/

Definitions

• Verb: To suggest something without stating it directly; to indicate or convey a meaning indirectly.

Examples

• Verb: In his statement, he implied that he was not happy with the decision.

  • Sentence: “The manager’s silence implied her disapproval of the proposal.”

• Verb (law): To involve or entail by logical necessity, even if not explicitly stated.

  • Sentence: “The terms of the contract imply certain obligations on both parties.”

Phrases

• “Imply something” means to suggest or hint at something without actually saying it.
• “To be implied” means that something can be understood from what has been said or done, although it is not directly expressed.

Example Sentences

• Verb: “Her sarcastic tone implied that she was not impressed with the performance.”
• Verb (law): “The law implies a warranty of fitness for purpose when buying goods.”

Synonyms

• Suggest
• Indicate
• Convey
• Hint
• Signal
• Impute
• Stipulate (in the legal sense)
• Entail (in the legal sense)