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Imply

/ˌɪˈmplaɪ/
B2
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(verb) To have as a necessary consequence; to lead to (something) as a consequence.

Are you trying to imply that I'm lying?
His silence seemed to imply agreement.
CEFR Practice Quiz
His sudden silence seemed to ____ that he did not agree with the plan we had proposed.

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