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Meaning of imply

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

imply

Pronunciation:/ɪmˈplaɪ//ɪmˈplaɪ/

verb

Definitions

  1. (of a proposition) to have as a necessary consequence

    Example: The proposition that "all dogs are mammals" implies that my dog is a mammal

  2. (of a person) to suggest by logical inference

    Example: When I state that your dog is brown, I am not implying that all dogs are brown

  3. (of a person or proposition) to hint; to insinuate; to suggest tacitly and avoid a direct statement

  4. To enfold, entangle.