imply

noun

(logic) A logic gate that implements material implication.

verb

(transitive, of a proposition) To have as a necessary consequence; to lead to (something) as a consequence.

(transitive, of a person) To suggest by logical inference.

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

(archaic) To enfold, entangle.

Roots

plico-ply · Latin · fold

Synonyms for imply

connotev entailv meanv involvev signifyv insinuatev presupposev suggestv implicatev denotev indicatev betokenv bespeakv presumev inferv

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