imply imply /ˌɪmˈplaɪ/

verb

1. () Express or state indirectly  ( connote , imply )
   express or state indirectly
     His tone of voice implied that he was not interested in continuing the conversation.
   His tone of voice implied that he was not interested in continuing the conversation.
   
2. () Suggest as a logically necessary consequence; in logic  ( imply )
   suggest as a logically necessary consequence; in logic
   
3. () Have as a logical consequence  ( imply , entail , mean )
   have as a logical consequence
    The water shortage means that we have to stop taking long showers
   The water shortage means that we have to stop taking long showers
   
4. Have as a necessary feature  ( imply , involve )
   have as a necessary feature
    This decision involves many changes
   This decision involves many changes
   
5. Suggest that someone is guilty  ( imply , incriminate , inculpate [Archaic] )
   suggest that someone is guilty