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IMPLIES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Implies.

Implies - as a verb

Express or state indirectly

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
connote9

Suggest as a logically necessary consequence; in logic

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
evince11express16show10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Have as a logical consequence

Example: "The water shortage means that we have to stop taking long showers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
entail6mean6

Suggest that someone is guilty

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
incriminate15inculpate13

Have as a necessary feature

Example: "This decision involves many changes"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
involve13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
feature10have10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Her silence implies that she is not interested in the conversation."
"Raising his eyebrows implies surprise or disbelief."
"The red traffic light implies that you must stop the car."
"His refusal to comment implies guilt."
"The study implies a strong correlation between smoking and lung cancer."
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Word Game Points

Is IMPLIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, implies is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

IMPLIES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is IMPLIES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, implies is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
IMPLIES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is IMPLIES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, implies is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
IMPLIES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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