imply

im-PLY

meaning in plain English

To suggest something without saying it directly.

Picture a friend nodding—he implies the secret without saying a word.

for example

If someone says "I’m tired," it can imply they want to go home without saying it out loud.

When you imply something, you hint at it instead of stating it plainly. Why would someone say "It’s hot in here" instead of "Open the window"? Because they’re implying they want the window opened without asking directly.