imply

American  

[im-plahy] / ɪmˈplaɪ /

verb (used with object)

implied, implying

1. to indicate or suggest without being explicitly stated.

   His words implied a lack of faith.

2. (of words) to signify or mean.

3. to involve as a necessary circumstance.

   Speech implies a speaker.

   Synonyms:

   demand, require

4. Obsolete. to enfold.

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imply British  

/ ɪmˈplaɪ /

verb

1. to express or indicate by a hint; suggest

   what are you implying by that remark?

2. to suggest or involve as a necessary consequence

3. logic to enable (a conclusion) to be inferred

4. obsolete to entangle or enfold

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Usage

See infer.

Other Word Forms

• reimply verb (used with object)
• superimply verb (used with object)

Etymology

Origin of imply

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English implien, emplien, from Middle French emplier, from Latin implicāre; implicate

Example Sentences

The VIX measures implied near-term volatility by looking at the premiums that traders are willing to pay on S&P 500 options contracts.

From MarketWatch

Taking action would require a delicate exit from direct government control in a way that preserves the implied willingness of the government to step in if there’s a crisis.

From Barron's

Such contracts were priced at just 8 cents apiece, implying that Polymarket users saw only an 8% probability of the Venezuelan strongman losing power this month, the platform’s data shows.

From The Wall Street Journal

“This implies the market is pricing in healthy acceleration outside of tech vs. strong growth though decelerating trends in tech,” he said.

From Barron's

That implies a gain of 22% from their level as of Friday’s close.

From Barron's

Related Words

• entail
• hint
• involve
• mention
• signify
• suggest