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imply

/ɪmˈplaɪ/
English Definition
v. suggest, hint
中文释义
暗示,意味着
Example Sentence

The economist's cautious words implied that the recent market growth might not be sustainable in the long run.

这位经济学家谨慎的言辞暗示,近期的市场增长可能无法长期持续。

Synonyms
suggest hint insinuate
Antonyms
state declare
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
imply(hint).
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “imply”?

  1. A Suggest, hint
  2. B To block or get in the way of something
  3. C Come between, get involved
  4. D To bring into line.
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A — Suggest, hint. “imply” means suggest, hint.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “suggest, hint”?

  1. A imply
  2. B align
  3. C obstruct
  4. D intervene
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A — imply. “imply” means suggest, hint.

Common questions about “imply”

What does “imply” mean?

imply — suggest, hint. In Chinese: 暗示,意味着.

How do you pronounce “imply”?

imply is pronounced /ɪmˈplaɪ/.

How is “imply” used in a sentence?

The economist's cautious words implied that the recent market growth might not be sustainable in the long run. (这位经济学家谨慎的言辞暗示,近期的市场增长可能无法长期持续。)

What are synonyms for “imply”?

suggest, hint, insinuate — all close in meaning to imply (suggest, hint).

What is the opposite of “imply”?

state, declare — each the opposite of imply (suggest, hint).

Is “imply” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. imply 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 “imply”?

imply(hint).

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