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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His new target implies an increase of about 100% from current levels.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
Parents aren’t helpless here, whatever the settlement implies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Boliden said the transaction implies a total equity value for Nexa of around $2.03 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
The average price target for the stock is $11, which implies about 178% upside from current levels.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
As Mr. Language Person implies, sometimes a writer really does need to express a negation.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
