implying

Variant of imply

imply definition

im·ply (im plī′)

transitive verb implied -·plied′, implying -·ply′·ing

  1. to have as a necessary part, condition, or effect; contain, include, or involve naturally or necessarily drama implies conflict
  2. to indicate indirectly or by allusion; hint; suggest; intimate an attitude implying boredom
  3. Obsolete to enfold; entangle

Etymology: ME implien < OFr emplier < L implicare, to involve, entangle < in-, in + plicare, to fold: see ply

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