Synonyms of implies

implies

verb

present tense third-person singular of imply

as in indicates

to convey an idea indirectly

they may have implied that they'd help, but they didn't actually say so

Synonyms & Similar Words

• indicates
• suggests
• hints
• refers
• alludes
• infers
• intimates
• signifies
• insinuates
• mentions
• signals
• points
• signalizes
• smells (of)
• smacks (of)
• adverts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• announces
• declares
• proclaims
• explains
• describes
• elucidates
• spells out
• delineates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of implies

Even while exposing the sheer otherness of rock and metal, the piece implies that there is an unexpected similarity between us and inanimate things. — Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Strip out anything that implies a fix, and the real challenge is usually sitting right underneath it. — Duncan Wardle, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

As the title implies, the show will unfold over a 24-hour period with no breaks for contestants, who will face physical and strategic challenges for a $1 million prize. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026

His price target of $200 implies upside of 37% from Monday’s close. — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

The release of the five suspects indicates that they are not perceived as an immediate danger to the public and implies that evidence has not been found linking them to a terrorist plot. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 29 Sep. 2026

Treat it as an excuse to wear more outspoken pieces from here on out, whether this implies bright-and-striped sweaters or fuzzy, quirky boat shoes. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Looking at the title, that colon implies that there could be other Voices albums, no? — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026

Without actually saying that AI is taking over or that job losses are on the horizon, the memo by Horacio Gutierrez strongly implies that. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026