Imply meaning

What does “imply” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“imply” is a verb with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: express or state indirectly.

imply

express or state indirectly
Synonymsconnote
suggest as a logically necessary consequence; in logic
have as a logical consequence
“The water shortage means that we have to stop taking long showers”
Synonymsentail mean
suggest that someone is guilty
Synonymsincriminate inculpate
have as a necessary feature
“This decision involves many changes”
Synonymsinvolve

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University