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imply

imply [ im pl ] (3rd person present singular implies, present participle implying, past and past participle implied)


transitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. suggest: to make something understood without expressing it directly

2. involve: to involve something as a necessary part or condition
Such impressive exam results imply good teaching and study methods.

[14th century. Via Old French emplier< Latin implicare (see implicate)]

implied adjective
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