imply
to suggest without stating directly
Roots
- in- / im- (in/into): in, into, within, or on
- plic: fold, fold together, or unfold
Other words with the plic root
- complicate: to make something harder by folding in more parts
- explicable: able to be explained
- explicit: clearly stated or shown
- implication: something suggested but not directly stated
- implicit: implied rather than directly stated
Imply folds meaning into the sentence instead of saying it outright.
Her pause implied disagreement before she answered.