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Imply
1. Parts of Speech:
Verb
2. Definitions:
- To express or indicate indirectly; suggest without explicitly stating.
- To involve or entail as a necessary accompaniment or result.
3. Pronunciations:
- US: /ɪmˈplaɪ/
- UK: /ɪmˈplaɪ/
4. Origin and Usage:
The word "imply" comes from the Latin word "implere," which means "to fill." It has been used in English since the 14th century. The word is commonly used in both spoken and written English, and is especially useful in academic or professional writing where the writer wants to suggest something without stating it outright.
5. Synonyms:
- Suggest
- Implicate
- Hint
- Indicate
- Entail
6. Related Words:
- Apply
- Ample
- Plume
- Milky
- Dinky
7. Example Sentences:
- She didn say it directly, but her tone implied that she was unhappy with the situation.
- The contract implies that the work will be completed within six months.
- His silence seemed to imply that he was guilty.