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imply

/ɪmˈplaɪ/verb2 syllables

Imply means: have as a logical consequence.

Synonyms for imply15

verb, as in have as a logical consequence

entail, mean

verb, as in suggest that someone is guilty

incriminate, inculpate

verb, as in express or state indirectly

connote

verb, as in have as a necessary feature

involve

also used for imply

implicate, import, allude, hint, infer, insinuate, suggest, advert, indicate

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What does imply mean?5

verb

1

have as a logical consequence“The water shortage means that we have to stop taking long showers”

2

suggest that someone is guilty

3

express or state indirectly

4

have as a necessary feature“This decision involves many changes”

5

suggest as a logically necessary consequence; in logic

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with imply?60

three syllables

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All 60 rhymes for imply, grouped by syllable

Imply in a sentence

  • As its name implies, the saltwater crocodile can live in salt water.Adelpa
  • We signed the contract, with all that it implies from a legal standpoint.Nuel
  • I didn't mean to imply that the work you're doing isn't worthwhile.CK
  • I didn't mean to imply the work you're doing isn't worthwhile.CK
  • A good education doesn't imply a good upbringing.FeuDRenais2
  • I'm not trying to imply anything of the kind.CM
  • I didn't mean to imply what you did was wrong.CK
  • He would always imply that what others are saying isn't valid.OsoHombre

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Forms of imply

as a verb

past tense
implied
present participle
implying
third-person singular
implies
past participle
implied