imply

Definition

  • v. express or state indirectly
  • v. suggest as a logically necessary consequence; in logic
  • v. have as a necessary feature

Word forms

Third person singular
implies
Past participle
implied
Present participle
implying
Past tense
implied

Example sentences

  1. vt.

    Her smile seemed to imply that she was happy with the decision.

  2. vt.

    The results of the experiment imply a need for further research.