imply in Japanese
imply in Japanese is ほのめかす — imply means to suggest something indirectly without stating it outright.
imply in Japanese
ほのめかす
Pronounced: honomekasu
(transitive, of a proposition) To have as a necessary consequence; to lead to (something) as a consequence.
What does "imply" mean?
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verb To suggest something indirectly without stating it outright.
"His silence seemed to imply that he disagreed with the plan."
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verb To lead logically to a conclusion; to have as a necessary consequence.
"If every bird has feathers, being a bird implies having feathers."
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imply in a sentence
- His silence seemed to imply that he disagreed with the plan.
- Her tone implied that she wasn't convinced.
- If every bird has feathers, being a bird implies having feathers.
- Owning a car usually implies having to pay for fuel and insurance.
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What is "imply" in Japanese?
"imply" in Japanese is ほのめかす. imply means: To suggest something indirectly without stating it outright.
How do you pronounce ほのめかす?
"imply" in Japanese is ほのめかす, pronounced "honomekasu".
How do you use "imply" in a sentence?
Example: "His silence seemed to imply that he disagreed with the plan." In Japanese, "imply" is ほのめかす.
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