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implied

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌɪmˈpɫaɪd// UK //ɪmplˈaɪd// im·plied

v. suggested something without saying it directly. You use this when your words or actions hint at a meaning that you do not state clearly.

v. suggested or signaled a meaning indirectly rather than stating it explicitly. Transitive — requires a direct object or a 'that' clause.


SIMPLE

She implied that the meeting was a waste of time.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager never said we were failing, but his constant questions about our progress implied he was worried.

COMPLEX

Although the contract did not explicitly mention a deadline, the aggressive payment schedule strongly implied that the project required immediate completion.

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Usage

The verb is transitive and often takes a 'that' clause or a direct object.

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