Implies — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Implies
Implies (verb)
- to express indirectly
- to involve or indicate by inference, association, or necessary consequence rather than by direct statement
- to contain potentially
Implies (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to convey an idea indirectly
"they may have implied that they'd help, but they didn't actually say so"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Implies
The most common words with a similar meaning to Implies:
Near Antonyms of Implies
Word Forms of Implies
Origin & Etymology of Implies
Middle English implien, emplien "to enfold, surround, entangle, involve by inference, contain implicitly," borrowed from Anglo-French emplier, implier "to involve by inference, entail," probably adaptation of emplier (variant of empleier, emploier "to entangle, put to use, employ:1") as a vernacular equivalent of Medieval Latin implicāre "to imply, mean by implication," modeled on parallel verbs in Middle English, as applien "to apply," replien "to reply:1" and their correspondents in Anglo-French implicate
First known use: 14th century
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Implies
- Academic Word List: 570 Academic Word List — Page 7
- Topics: Intellect & Logic
Frequently Asked Questions about Implies
What does "Implies" mean?
"Implies" means to express indirectly. As a verb, it is defined as: to express indirectly.
What is another word for "Implies"?
Other words for "Implies" include alludes, hints, indicates, infers, insinuates, intimates and suggests. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Implies" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Implies"?
There are 16 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Implies". Common alternatives include alludes, hints, indicates, infers, insinuates, intimates and suggests.
How do you use "Implies" in a sentence?
Examples of "Implies" in a sentence: "they may have implied that they'd help, but they didn't actually say so".
Is "Implies" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Implies" is a verb.
Is "Implies" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.
How do you pronounce "Implies"?
"Implies" is pronounced /im-ˈplī/ and divided into syllables as im·ply.
What is the origin of the word "Implies"?
"Implies" comes from Middle English implien, emplien "to enfold, surround, entangle, involve by inference, contain implicitly," borrowed from Anglo-French emplier, implier "to involve by inference, entail," probably adaptation of emplier (variant of empleier, emploier "to entangle, put to use, employ:1") as a vernacular equivalent of Medieval Latin implicāre "to imply, mean by implication," modeled on parallel verbs in Middle English, as applien "to apply," replien "to reply:1" and their correspondents in Anglo-French implicate. First known use: 14th century.