Word IMPLY: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

imply

🇺🇸 [ɪmˈplaɪ]

Meanings

To suggest something without stating it directly, to hint at something. When someone implies something, they are conveying a meaning or intention indirectly through words or actions.

Examples

• His comments implied that he was unhappy with the decision.
• The tone of her voice implied that she was not interested in the offer.
• The evidence implies that the suspect was at the scene of the crime.

Synonyms

suggest • hint • indicate

Antonyms

explicit • state • express