To Imply

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

Usage notes

• This is a catenative verb that takes the gerund (-ing).

Synonyms

• (to have as a necessary consequence): entail
• (to suggest tacitly): allude, hint, insinuate, suggest