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imply

/ɪmˈplaɪ/ verb · British & US
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What does imply mean?

verb

To suggest or imply something without directly stating it. To imply something is to convey a meaning or idea indirectly.

Example

"The teacher implied that the student was not paying attention by giving them a stern look."

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