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IELTS word

imply

/ΙͺmˈplaΙͺ/verb

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English definition

to suggest something without saying it directly

Common phrases / collocations

  1. strongly imply
  2. seem to imply
  3. imply that

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    Her glance at the clock implied that she wanted to leave.

  2. 2.

    The results imply a link between the factors.

  3. 3.

    His tone implied that he disagreed.

Visual learning

See the meaning

A meeting participant looks at a clock and gathers her bag.
to suggest something without saying it directly
1silent gesture
2unstated message
looks at the clock→suggests she wants to leave