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Imply Definition & Meaning

1. To suggest or indicate something without explicitly stating it.

Example: "she didn't say anything, but her tone implied that she was unhappy with the situation."

2. To involve or entail something as a necessary consequence.

Example: "the new policy implies that all employees must attend the training session."

3. To express indirectly or subtly.

Example: "his artwork implies a sense of melancholy and nostalgia."

4. To give a hint or clue about something.

Example: "the detective's questioning implied that the suspect was lying about his alibi."

5. To have a connection or association with something.

Example: "the word 'love' implies a range of emotions and behaviors."

Examples of the word imply used in sentences.

  • "The empty parking lot implied that the store was closed."
  • "His behavior implied that he didn't want to talk anymore."
  • "The sign outside the restaurant implies that they serve Italian cuisine."
  • "The teacher's comment implied that I needed to study more."
  • "She didn't say it directly, but her tone implied that she was going to be late."
  • The fact that he didn't show up to work today could imply that he's sick.
  • Just because he laughed at my joke doesn't necessarily imply that he understood it.
  • The teacher's tone of voice seemed to imply that she thought the students weren't paying attention.
  • Her absence from the meeting might imply that she doesn't agree with the proposed plan.
  • Using that kind of language could imply that you're not taking the situation seriously.
  • The tone of his voice implied that he was not happy with the decision that was made.
  • The advertisements for the new perfume imply that it will make you feel confident and sexy.
  • His lack of response to my messages implied that he was not interested in continuing our conversation.
  • When you ask someone if they would like to come with you to the cinema, you are implying that you would like them to join you.
  • The politician's remarks seem to imply that he is in favor of increasing taxes.
  • His tone implies that he is not happy with the current situation.
  • The data presented in the report implies a need for change in policies.
  • The article implies that a cure for cancer may be found in the near future.
  • The way he dressed for the event implies that he did not take it seriously.
  • The sarcastic comments he made imply that he has no respect for his colleagues.
  • The subtle changes in his body language strongly implied that he was not interested in continuing our conversation.
  • The new company policy seems to imply that employees will have to work longer hours with no increase in pay.
  • He didn't mean to cause offense, but his use of an outdated term could imply a lack of respect for certain groups of people.
  • Although she did not directly say it, her tone of voice seemed to imply that she was disappointed in my work.
  • The lyrics of the song strongly imply that the singer has been through a difficult breakup and is struggling to move on.
  • The politician's speech seemed to imply that he was in support of the middle class, but his policies suggested otherwise.
  • The director used subtle camera angles to imply that the character was hiding something from the audience.
  • The advertisement's slogan may imply that the product is the best on the market, but it's important to consider all the facts before purchasing.
  • The professor's lecture seemed to imply that success can only be achieved through hard work, but she failed to acknowledge the importance of access to resources and privileges.
  • The fiction novel may imply that the protagonist is the hero, but in reality, his actions have caused more harm than good.
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