implies; implied; implying
1
: to express (something) in an indirect way : to suggest (something) without saying or showing it plainly
Your remark implies (to me) that you think I'm wrong.
Early reports implied that the judge's death was not an accident.
His words implied a threat.
2
: to include or involve (something) as a natural or necessary part or result
War implies fighting and death.
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“Imply.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/imply. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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