Another word for imply

imply Synonyms

imply

v.

To indicate
intimate, hint at, suggest; see hint, mention, refer 2.
To mean
import, indicate, signify; see designate 1, intend 2, mean 1.
To assume
infer, presuppose, presume; see assume 1, intend 1, propose 1. See syn. study at suggest.

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Another word for imply

verb

To lead to by logical inference:
indicate, point to, suggest. See meaning
To convey an idea by indirect, subtle means:
hint, insinuate, intimate², suggest. Idiom: drop a hint. See show, suggest