implying
intermediateB1/ɪmˈplaɪɪŋ/ · im-ply-ing
To suggest or express something indirectly, without stating it outright.
Meanings
To suggest or express something indirectly, without stating it outright.
براہ راست بیان نہ کرتے ہوئے کچھ ظاہر کرنا یا تجویز دینا۔
مفہوم دینا
mafhoom dena
Common Collocations
- implying a meaning
- implying a suggestion
- implying a cause
Example Sentences
His tone suggested he was implying criticism.
اس کی آواز نے ظاہر کیا کہ وہ تنقید کا مفہوم دے رہا ہے۔
Us ki awaaz ne zahir kiya ke wo tanqeed ka mafhoom de raha hai.
By asking that question, she was implying her doubts.
اس سوال کے ذریعے، وہ اپنی شکوک و شبہات کا مفہوم دے رہی تھی۔
Is sawal ke zariye, wo apni shukook wa shubaahat ka mafhoom de rahi thi.
The author's use of imagery is implying deeper meanings.
مصنف کی تشبیہوں کا استعمال گہرے معنی کا مفہوم دے رہا ہے۔
Musannif ki tashbihon ka istemal gehre ma'ani ka mafhoom de raha hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'imply' as hinting without saying it directly.
Imagine a light bulb going off, suggesting an idea subtly.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
پیمان وفا جو مل جائیں تو بات کچھ اور ہے، جو تو نہ ملے تو ہر بات کا مفہوم ہے۔
Paiman-e-wafa jo mil jain to baat kuch aur hai, Jo tu na mile to har baat ka mafhoom hai.
If the covenant of loyalty is met, then there's something else in the talk, If you are not there, then every word has a meaning.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
خاموشی میں بہت کچھ کہا جاتا ہے۔
Khamoshi mein bahut kuch kaha jata hai.
A lot is said in silence.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "implicare" — to entwine, involve
First known use: 15th century
The word 'imply' derives from the Latin verb 'implicare', which means to involve or enfold. Its usage in English has evolved through Middle English into its current form.