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Implying Implies Case Implied Verb Indirect I Attacks

word imply
definition
verb
If you imply that something is the case, you say something which indicates that it is the case in an indirect way.
'Are you implying that I have something to do with those attacks?' she asked coldly.
She felt undermined by the implied criticism.
If an event or situation implies that something is the case, it makes you think it likely that it is the case.
Exports in June rose 1.5%, implying that the economy was stronger than many investors thought.
A high fat intake nearly always implies a low fibre intake.
inflections impliesimplyingimplied
cefr-level B2

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