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

At the midpoint, that implies the company is expecting sequential growth — something that Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Matthew Prisco said hasn’t played out in 16 years between those two quarters.

From MarketWatch

The company also guided for revenue growth of about 20% over the current quarter, implying a slowdown in growth.

From Barron's

At least, they have a way to judge how each stock did relative to expectations: Lower than the implied straddle move and things were OK; larger, and something surprised them.

From Barron's

At least, they have a way to judge how each stock did relative to expectations: Lower than the implied straddle move and things were OK, larger, and something surprised them.

From Barron's

The new target implies that shares can rise 16% from their level as of Friday’s close.

From Barron's

Related Words

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