imply

UK
/ɪmˈplaɪ/
US
/ɪmˈplaɪ/

Translations

implyverb
implied
Past Simple
implied
Past Participle
implying
Gerund
UK
/ɪmˈplaɪ/
US
/ɪmˈplaɪ/
impliquerSens logique ou déductif.
The new evidence implies that the suspect was not at the scene of the crime.
Les nouvelles preuves impliquent que le suspect n’était pas sur les lieux du crime.
Her tone seemed to imply that she was not happy with the decision.
Le ton de sa voix semblait sous-entendre qu’elle n’était pas satisfaite de la décision.

Definitions

implyverb
To suggest or express something indirectly without stating it explicitly.
Her tone seemed to imply that she was not happy with the decision.
To involve or indicate by logical necessity; to entail.
The new evidence implies that the suspect was not at the scene of the crime.