Hint (Verb)
Meaning
Drop a hint; intimate by a hint.
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- She tried to drop a hint to her boyfriend that she wanted a new ring for her birthday by gazing longingly at the jewelry store window.
- He didn't openly say it, but managed to hint at his interest in working with them by inquiring about future project opportunities.
- The realtor subtly tried to hint that the house was being sold due to family problems, thus lowering the asking price.
- Earrings were her gift of choice this year, she hinted at the store clerks, who then offered valuable suggestions.
- After multiple rejections, his hint at taking the extreme measure of quitting made the stubborn boss revisit the proposal.