insinuate

Meanings

• verb

  suggest or imply something, often in a subtle or indirect way

  - "He insinuated that she was lying."
  - "The manager insinuated that the employee was not performing well."

• verb

  imply or suggest, often in a subtle or indirect way

  - "She insinuated that he was jealous."
  - "The newspaper insinuated that the politician was involved in a scandal."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with insinuate
innocuate , consolate , contemplate , collaborate , corporate , complicate

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Variants

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insinuate , insinuated , insinuates , insinuating , insinuative , insinuator , insinuators

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Forms

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insinuates, insinuated, insinuating

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Etymology

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from Latin insinuare ‘to thrust in, introduce’

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Trivia

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1. The word 'insinuate' comes from the Latin word 'insinuare', which means 'to thrust in, introduce'.

2. In literature, insinuation is often used to create suspense or to suggest hidden meanings.

3. In art, insinuation can be used to convey complex emotions or ideas subtly.

4. The word 'insinuate' is often used interchangeably with the word 'suggest'.

5. Insincere insinuations can lead to misunderstandings and conflicts.

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Related Concepts

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1. implication: The act of implying or suggesting something, often without making it explicit.

2. suggestion: An idea or proposal made by one person to another.

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Culture

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In literature, insinuation is often used to create suspense or to suggest hidden meanings. In art, insinuation can be used to convey complex emotions or ideas subtly.

How to Memorize "insinuate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of subtly suggesting or implying something, such as a person whispering a secret.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with subtle suggestions or implications.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'insinuate' and the definition, such as 'I Suggest A New Understanding Together'.

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