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insinuate definition

in·sinu·ate (in sin′yo̵̅o̅ āt′)

transitive verb insinuated -·at′ed, insinuating -·at′·ing

  1. to introduce or work into gradually, indirectly, and artfully to insinuate oneself into another's favor
  2. to hint or suggest indirectly; imply

Etymology: < L insinuatus, pp. of insinuare, to introduce by windings and turnings, insinuate < in-, in + sinus, curved surface

intransitive verb

to make insinuations

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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