Middle

insinuate

/ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/

in · sin · u · ate /ɪn · ˈsɪn · ju · eɪt/

English Definition

v. suggest without stating directly

中文释义

含沙射影地说，暗示

Significado en Español

insinuar

한국어 뜻

빗대어 말하다, 암시하다

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

ám chỉ, nói bóng gió

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in(enter)+sinu(bend)+ate

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

In the following sentence, choose the word that is closest in meaning to “insinuate”: The politician tried to insinuate that his opponent was not trustworthy without directly saying it.

A declare
B request
C suggest
D deny

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C — suggest. “insinuate” means v. suggest without stating directly

Common questions about “insinuate”

What does “insinuate” mean?

insinuate — v. suggest without stating directly. In Chinese: 含沙射影地说，暗示.

How do you pronounce “insinuate”?

insinuate is pronounced /ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: in · sin · u · ate.

Is “insinuate” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. insinuate appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “insinuate”?

in(enter)+sinu(bend)+ate

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insinuate

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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