How to Use "Imply" with Example Sentences

imply (v): to strongly suggest something without actually saying it directly

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Used with adverbs:

"He strongly implied that the company was in trouble."
(strongly, clearly, subtly)

"The article falsely implied that he was responsible for the accident."
(falsely, wrongly, correctly, rightly)

"He simply implied that she was overreacting."
(simply)

Used with verbs:

"The report seems to imply that I had made a mistake."
(seems, appears)

"She never intended to imply that it was his fault."
(intended, meant)