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Imply (Verb)

Express or state indirectly.

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Her smile seemed to imply that the surprise party was a success.
The way he was avoiding eye contact implicated that he had something to hide, but his words did not imply any wrongdoing.
The low prices for luxury goods imply that they might not be authentic.
The company's statement did not directly deny the allegations but did imply that it would investigate further.
Her sudden interest in gardening might imply that she is planning to start a new project.

Suggest as a logically necessary consequence; in logic.

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The argument implies a certain level of prior knowledge in mathematics to be fully understood.
Her conclusion implies that the statistical model should be revised to account for the anomalies.
The law of gravity implies that every object with mass attracts every other object.
If Eve trusts Alice, it implies that Alice has not been involved in any deceitful activities.
The theoretical framework implies a non-linear relationship between the variables in question.

Have as a necessary feature; "This decision involves many changes".

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

The new policy will imply increased costs for the company and may lead to job losses.
Taking a ferry to the mainland involves a long wait and implies a flexible travel schedule.
Buying a house implies a huge financial burden for many young couples.
Working with fragile equipment implies absolute concentration and attention to detail.
This business choice implies leaving your old job and beginning a new venture.

Have as a logical consequence; "The water shortage means that we have to stop taking long showers".

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

The lack of funding for the project implies that it will be cancelled indefinitely.
His statement about being busy implies that he will be unable to attend the meeting.
The cost of the new policy implies significant financial losses for the company.
The doctor's solemn expression implies that the diagnosis might be serious.
Her decision to quit her job implies that she is dissatisfied with her work environment.

Suggest that someone is guilty.

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

The suspicious behavior of the CEO implies that he is hiding something from the investors.
Her alibi for the night of the crime does not quite add up, which implies she might be lying.
Although he denied any involvement, the discovery of his fingerprints at the scene strongly implies his guilt.
The inconsistencies in his testimony imply that he is not telling the whole truth about his whereabouts.
The officers found a torn piece of fabric near the crime scene that implies the suspect may have ripped his coat during the struggle.