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to imply
01
to suggest without explicitly stating
Transitive: to imply an idea or attitude | to imply that
Examples
The politician 's statement seemed to imply that there was more to the story than what was being revealed.
The absence of a response implied their disagreement with the proposal.
02
to make something essential or required for an idea, action, or outcome to be successful or effective
Transitive: to imply a consequence or result
Examples
Smoking cigarettes implies an increased risk of lung cancer.
Failing to study regularly implies lower grades in school.
03
to suggest that one thing is the logical consequence of the other
Transitive: to imply an underlying cause | to imply that
Examples
The dark clouds imply that it might rain later today.
His failure to respond to the invitation implies that he wo n't be attending the event.
