imply — to suggest something without explicitly stating it; to indicate or express indirectly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to suggest something without explicitly stating it; to indicate or express indirectly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈplaɪ/
Korean meaning: 직접적으로 말하지 않고 암시하다, 넌지시 나타내다
Korean pronunciation: 임-플라이 (강세: 플라이)
Example Sentences
- When mom asked 'Did you clean your room?' with raised eyebrows, it clearly implied I should go upstairs immediately.
- His constant yawning during the presentation implied that he found it boring.
- The research results imply that regular exercise can significantly improve mental health.
imply
VERB//ɪmˈplaɪ//
to suggest something without explicitly stating it; to indicate or express indirectly
Suggesting without directly saying it
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Though you won't reply, the evidence supply makes your silence imply the truth!
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Origin
From Latin 'implicare' meaning 'to enfold' or 'to involve', derived from 'in-' (in) and 'plicare' (to fold). The word evolved through Old French to Middle English, developing its modern sense of suggesting something indirectly.
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“When mom asked 'Did you clean your room?' with raised eyebrows, it clearly implied I should go upstairs immediately.”
“His constant yawning during the presentation implied that he found it boring.”
“The research results imply that regular exercise can significantly improve mental health.”
“The author's choice of words implies a critical attitude toward modern society.”
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