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implies

The correct spelling is implies.

How to pronounce implies

verb

IPA: /ɪmˈplaɪz/

Say it like: Imp-lee-s

The correct spelling is implies. (of a proposition) to have as a necessary consequence For example: "The proposition that "all dogs are mammals" implies that my dog is a mammal"

Usage Examples

The proposition that "all dogs are mammals" implies that my dog is a mammal

When I state that your dog is brown, I am not implying that all dogs are brown

Definition

verb

  1. 1.(of a proposition) to have as a necessary consequence
  2. 2.(of a person) to suggest by logical inference
  3. 3.(of a person or proposition) to hint; to insinuate; to suggest tacitly and avoid a direct statement
  4. 4.To enfold, entangle.

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