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

One can never be so sure, but management explained on the call that its outlook for the remainder of the year implies similar year-over-year output growth levels to those delivered in the first half. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026

That implies a little more than two infections for every one counted. — John Drake, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

The candle has a fresh, citrussy scent, just like its name implies, that’s never too strong or overpowering, even as someone prone to headaches. — Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026

The subtitle of the newest Spider-Man movie, Brand New Day, implies a grand reset. — David Sims, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026

The short statement implies that the group is not happy with the award show’s decison to divide music categories regionally. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 29 July 2026

Yet, despite the dwindling profitability this implies, thirty-three-year-old Colquitt seemed more bullish about the future of the discipline than her competitors. — John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026

As their name implies, these highly specialized vessels are designed specifically to transport supplies to and from oil rigs and wind farms at sea. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 July 2026