Definition of Imply

Verb: imply im'plI

Express or state indirectly
- connote
Suggest as a logically necessary consequence; in logic
Have as a logical consequence
"The water shortage implies that we have to stop taking long showers";
- entail, mean
Suggest that someone is guilty
- incriminate, inculpate [archaic]
Have as a necessary feature
"This decision implies many changes";
- involve