implying

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Definitions

verb

(of a proposition) to have as a necessary consequence“The proposition that "all dogs are mammals" implies that my dog is a mammal”
(of a person) to suggest by logical inference“When I state that your dog is brown, I am not implying that all dogs are brown”
(of a person or proposition) to hint; to insinuate; to suggest tacitly and avoid a direct statement
To enfold, entangle.

noun

Implication

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Synonyms

entail allude hint insinuate suggest mean connote involve incriminate inculpate hinting suggesting inferring assuming resulting signifying creating requiring

Associated

somehow merely alive sort rabbi sexual

Rhymes

gratifying mystifying edifying terrifying prying satisfying electrifying horrifying trying intensifying

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