imply meaning and definition

IMPLY verb

Definition of imply (verb)

1. express or state indirectly
   • synonyms: connote
2. suggest as a logically necessary consequence; in logic
3. have as a logical consequence
   • "The water shortage means that we have to stop taking long showers"
   • synonyms: entail, mean
4. suggest that someone is guilty
   • synonyms: incriminate, inculpate
5. have as a necessary feature
   • "This decision involves many changes"
   • synonyms: involve