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implicate

//ˈɪmplɪkeɪt//
English Definition
To show involvement in wrongdoing.
中文释义
牵连;使卷入
Example Sentence

The forensic evidence began to implicate the warehouse manager in the theft of the museum artifacts.

法医证据开始将仓库管理员牵连进博物馆文物的盗窃案中。

Synonyms
incriminate involve connect
Antonyms
exonerate clear
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
im(内) + plic(折) → 卷进去。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “implicate”?

  1. A To make someone or something look or feel younger, fresher, or more lively.
  2. B To become real or actual; appear.
  3. C Postpone; delay; yield to
  4. D To show involvement in wrongdoing.
Show answer

D — To show involvement in wrongdoing.. “implicate” means To show involvement in wrongdoing..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “To show involvement in wrongdoing.”?

  1. A rejuvenate
  2. B defer
  3. C materialize
  4. D implicate
Show answer

D — implicate. “implicate” means To show involvement in wrongdoing..

Common questions about “implicate”

What does “implicate” mean?

implicate — To show involvement in wrongdoing.. In Chinese: 牵连;使卷入.

How do you pronounce “implicate”?

implicate is pronounced //ˈɪmplɪkeɪt//.

How is “implicate” used in a sentence?

The forensic evidence began to implicate the warehouse manager in the theft of the museum artifacts. (法医证据开始将仓库管理员牵连进博物馆文物的盗窃案中。)

What are synonyms for “implicate”?

incriminate, involve, connect — all close in meaning to implicate (To show involvement in wrongdoing.).

What is the opposite of “implicate”?

exonerate, clear — each the opposite of implicate (To show involvement in wrongdoing.).

Is “implicate” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. implicate is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “implicate”?

im(内) + plic(折) → 卷进去。

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