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hinted

The correct spelling is hinted.

How to pronounce hinted

verb

IPA: /ˈhɪntɪd/

Say it like: Hin-ted

The correct spelling is hinted. To suggest tacitly without a direct statement; to provide a clue. For example: "She hinted at the possibility of a recount of the votes."

Usage Examples

She hinted at the possibility of a recount of the votes.

to hint a suspicion

The typographer worked all day on hinting her new font so it would look good on computer screens.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To suggest tacitly without a direct statement; to provide a clue.
  2. 2.To bring to mind by a slight mention or remote allusion; to suggest in an indirect manner.
  3. 3.To develop and add hints to a font.

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