implicate
1 synonym and 2 antonyms for implicate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To show that someone is involved in something wrong or criminal.
Antonyms
How to use implicate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
implicate someone in a crime
Etymology
From Latin implicatus, past participle of implico ("to entangle, involve"), from plico ("to fold"). A doublet of imply and employ.
Full origin of implicate →Frequently asked questions
What does “implicate” mean?
The word “implicate” means to show that someone is involved in something wrong or criminal. In plain terms, to connect someone to a crime or wrongdoing, or to suggest something logically follows.
How do you pronounce “implicate”?
“Implicate” is pronounced IHMP-lih-kayt (/ˈɪmplɪkeɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “implicate” in a sentence?
Here is “implicate” used in a sentence: “The witness statement implicated two other suspects.”
What part of speech is “implicate”?
“Implicate” is a verb.
Where does the word “implicate” come from?
The word “implicate” comes from Latin. From Latin implicatus, past participle of implico ("to entangle, involve"), from plico ("to fold"). A doublet of imply and employ.
How many meanings does “implicate” have?
“Implicate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to show that someone is involved in something wrong or criminal.
