“I implied we go for pizza.”
Usage Entry 1411 / 1605 60-second read
Imply vs. Suggest
Strongly hinting at versus proposing as a possibility.
The comparisoni
“I suggested we go for pizza — SUGGEST is a direct proposal. IMPLY is a stronger hint, almost an accusation.”
The ruleii
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IMPLY = hint. SUGGEST = propose.
IMPLY carries a sense of indirect indication, often with edge — "Are you implying I'm wrong?" SUGGEST is a softer proposal — "I suggest pizza." Both can mean "indicate without saying directly," but the connotations differ.
Memory aidiii
Remember it like this
Imply is sharper.