IMPLY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for IMPLY?

Need another word that means the same as “imply”? Find 17 synonyms and 30 related words for “imply” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Imply” are: entail, mean, involve, incriminate, inculpate, connote, insinuate, suggest, hint, intimate, implicate, say indirectly, indicate, give someone to understand, give someone to believe, convey the impression, signal

Imply as a Verb

Definitions of "Imply" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “imply” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Indicate the truth or existence of (something) by suggestion rather than explicit reference.
• Suggest as a logically necessary consequence; in logic.
• (of a fact or occurrence) suggest (something) as a logical consequence.
• Suggest that someone is guilty.
• Have as a necessary feature.
• Have as a logical consequence.
• Express or state indirectly.

Synonyms of "Imply" as a verb (17 Words)

connote	Involve as a necessary condition of consequence; as in logic. The term modern science usually connotes a complete openness to empirical testing.
convey the impression	Serve as a means for expressing something.
entail	Have as a logical consequence. I cannot get rid of the disgrace which you have entailed upon us.
give someone to believe	Propose.
give someone to understand	Cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense.
hint	Drop a hint intimate by a hint. He hinted that the sale might be delayed.
implicate	Impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result. He is implicated in the scheme to defraud the government.
incriminate	Bring an accusation against; level a charge against. He refused to answer questions in order not to incriminate himself.
inculpate	Incriminate. Someone placed the pistol in your room in order to inculpate you.
indicate	Indicate a place direction person or thing either spatially or figuratively. He indicated his opponents.
insinuate	Suggest or hint (something bad) in an indirect and unpleasant way. I insinuated my shoulder in the gap.
intimate	Give to understand.
involve	Be or become occupied or engrossed in something. My job involves a lot of travelling.
mean	Mean or intend to express or convey. Heavy rain meant that the pitch was waterlogged.
say indirectly	Express in words.
signal	Be a signal for or a symptom of. The diner signaled the waiters to bring the menu.
suggest	Suggest the necessity of an intervention in medicine. The temperature wasn t as tropical as the bright sunlight may have suggested.

Usage Examples of "Imply" as a verb

• Salesmen who use jargon to imply superior knowledge.
• The forecasted traffic increase implied more roads and more air pollution.
• The report implies that two million jobs might be lost.

Associations of "Imply" (30 Words)

advert	An advertisement.
allude	(of an artist or a work of art) recall (an earlier work or style) in such a way as to suggest a relationship with it. He alluded to the problem but did not mention it.
bespeak	Order or reserve (something) in advance. The defendant s insurers took steps to bespeak his medical records.
connote	(of a word) imply or suggest (an idea or feeling) in addition to the literal or primary meaning. The term modern science usually connotes a complete openness to empirical testing.
definition	The capacity of a device to make images distinct in outline. Exercise had given his muscles superior definition.
denote	Have as a meaning. This mark denotes purity and quality.
describe	To give an account or representation of in words. The man was described as tall clean shaven and with short dark hair.
entail	The act of entailing property the creation of a fee tail from a fee simple. The damage being done in England by entails.
express	By express. An express train.
hector	Talk to (someone) in a bullying way. She doesn t hector us about giving up things.
hint	Drop a hint intimate by a hint. Handy hints on saving energy in your home.
illustrate	Clarify by giving an example of. The guide is illustrated with full colour photographs.
implicit	Being without doubt or reserve. An implicit agreement not to raise the subject.
include	Add as part of something else; put in as part of a set, group, or category. We must include this chemical element in the group.
indicate	Indicate a place direction person or thing either spatially or figuratively. He indicated Cindy with a brief nod of the head.
insinuate	Introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner. I insinuated my shoulder in the gap.
marker	A writing implement for making a mark. Identification with one s own language has always been a marker of nationalism.
mean	Mean or intend to express or convey. I don t know what you mean.
overtone	A subtle or subsidiary quality, implication, or connotation. The decision may have political overtones.
parallelism	The use of successive verbal constructions in poetry or prose which correspond in grammatical structure, sound, metre, meaning, etc. Parallelism suggests a connection of meaning through an echo of form.
refer	Make reference to. I refer my honourable friend to the reply that I gave some moments ago.
remark	A statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information. I decided to ignore his rude remarks.
saying	A short, pithy, commonly known expression which generally offers advice or wisdom. This is stated in the sayings of the Prophet.
signal	Communicate silently and non verbally by signals or signs. She gave a glance which signalled that her father was being secretive.
signify	Denote or connote. What does his strange behavior signify.
suggest	Suggest the necessity of an intervention in medicine. Maybe you ought to get an expert she suggested.
symbol	Symbolize. The limousine was another symbol of his wealth and authority.
tacit	Understood or implied without being stated. Your silence may be taken to mean tacit agreement.
unknowingly	Without knowledge or intention. The Minister perhaps unknowingly misled Parliament.
virtual	Almost or nearly as described, but not completely or according to strict definition. Virtual reality.