imply
intermediateB2/ɪmˈplaɪ/ · im-ply
to suggest or indicate something without explicitly stating it.
Meanings
to suggest or indicate something without explicitly stating it.
کسی چیز کی طرف اشارہ کرنا یا بلا تصریح کچھ بیان کرنا۔
امری
imri
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Common Collocations
- imply a meaning
- imply a relationship
- imply consequences
Example Sentences
Her smile seemed to imply that she was pleased with the results.
اس کی مسکراہٹ نے یہ اشارہ دیا کہ وہ نتائج سے مطمئن تھیں۔
Us ki muskurahat ne yeh ishara diya ke woh nataij se mutma'in thi.
The author implies a deeper meaning within the text.
مصنف نے متن میں ایک گہرا مطلب ظاہر کیا ہے۔
Munif ne matn mein ek gehra matlab zahir kiya hai.
The report implies that further research is necessary.
رپورٹ میں اشارہ دیا گیا ہے کہ مزید تحقیق کی ضرورت ہے۔
Report mein ishara diya gaya hai ke mazeed tahqiqat ki zaroorat hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember that 'imply' has an 'I' in it, just like 'indirect' meanings.
Imagine a signpost pointing towards a hidden path, symbolizing indirect suggestions.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
شاعر نے چپکے چپکے کہا، مطلب دل کا دکھانا ہے
Shayar ne chupke chupke kaha, matlab dil ka dikhana hai
The poet spoke quietly, suggesting the heart's sorrow.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
اونٹ کے منہ میں دانہ
Oont ke munh mein dana
A small suggestion can make a significant difference.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "implicare" — to fold in or involve
First known use: 14th century
The word 'imply' in English has evolved from the Latin 'implicare', which means to fold in or involve, maintaining the sense of suggesting something indirectly.