v.tr. (-ies, -ied)
1. (often foll. by that + clause) strongly suggest the truth or existence of (a thing not expressly asserted).
2 insinuate, hint (what are you implying?).
3 signify.
Derivatives:
implied adj. impliedly adv.
Etymology: ME f. OF emplier f. L implicare (as IMPLICATE)