imply

Meanings

• verb

  suggest or imply by implication; make it evident without making it explicit

  - "The silence of the room implied that everyone was disappointed."
  - "His expression implied that he was lying."
  - "The teacher's tone implied that she was unhappy with the answer."

• verb

  express or suggest an idea or meaning without making it explicit

  - "The painting implied a sense of peace and tranquility."
  - "His actions implied a lack of trust."
  - "The title of the book implied a dark and mysterious theme."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪmˈplaɪ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

entail , allude , hint , insinuate , suggest

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with imply
mimic , comply , spy , why , tie , die , lie

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Variants

List of all variants of imply that leads to same result
implied , implies , imply , implying

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Forms

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implies, implied, implying

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

mid 15c., from im- 'in' + plien 'to play' (a sense developed in Old French from the notion of 'making something plain'), from plier 'to fold, bend', from plectere 'to weave, fold, plait'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'imply' is related to the word 'pleat', which means to fold or gather together.

2. In the game of chess, a move that implies a threat but doesn't actually carry one out is called a 'gambit'.

3. The term 'implied consent' refers to consent that is inferred from a person's actions or inaction, rather than explicitly stated.

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Related Concepts

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1. infer: To draw a logical conclusion from evidence or facts; to deduce or derive from what is given.

2. suggest: To offer or introduce for consideration; to propose or put forward for acceptance or rejection.

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Culture

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The word 'imply' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in works of fiction and poetry, to create suspense and intrigue. In art, the concept of 'implication' is often used to encourage viewers to interpret the meaning of a work for themselves. In music, the term 'implied harmony' refers to the harmony that is suggested but not explicitly written in a musical score.

How to Memorize "imply"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a situation where someone is implying something without explicitly stating it. Visualize the context, the people involved, and the body language or tone of voice that conveys the implication.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'imply' with the idea of a hidden or unspoken meaning. Remember that it suggests or makes something evident without making it explicit.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'SIPS' to remember the meaning of 'imply': 'S'uggest or 'I'mplicate 'P'erhaps 'S'omething.

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