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

As the name implies, most foods will not stick to the slick surface of your pan. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

Survivorship care is not universal Comprehensive cancer care implies not only a comprehensive treatment plan, but also supportive care that will help patients live well beyond their diagnosis and treatment. — Marci Lee Nilsen, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2026

This implies that the immune system has the disease under control without any ongoing intervention. — New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026

As the name implies, Glass Half Full filters its work through a hopeful lens. — Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

As their name implies, each qubit is stored in an ion, an atom that has lost one or more of its electrons. — ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026

In his usual fashion, Musk offered up aggressively optimistic thoughts about the future of SpaceX, claiming SpaceX’s breakneck buildout pace implies annual recurring revenue of $500 billion to $1 trillion by the end of 2027. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

The Pocket 3, like its name implies, is compact enough to easily slide into a pocket or small bag, yet still manages to take high quality video. — Brad Bourque, The Verge, 20 Oct. 2026

However, futures pricing implies a strong chance of a quarter-point hike in December and another in March 2027, according to the CME Group's FedWatch tool. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026