imply
verb (used with object)
to indicate or suggest without being explicitly stated.
implies
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present tense formof imply (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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The symphony orchestra takes its name from the Greek symphonía, meaning sounding in agreement, and orkhēstra which implies a public stage for dance or, in ancient Rome, where senators and other big shots sat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026
Even an arms-length commercial transaction implies mutual benefit.
From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2026
The company said it expects sales of $4.41 billion for the current quarter, which implies growth of 50%.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026
With the usual caveat that models are imprecise, this one as of last week said markets think short-term rates will average 4.3% over the next decade, which implies today’s rates are relatively low.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
Please be advised: The Extreme Challenges are, as the name implies, extremely difficult.
From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
