Implies
/ɪmˈplaɪz/
Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:14 pts7 letters
Definition of Implies
verb
- (of a proposition) to have as a necessary consequence
"The proposition that "all dogs are mammals" implies that my dog is a mammal"
- (of a person) to suggest by logical inference
"When I state that your dog is brown, I am not implying that all dogs are brown"
- (of a person or proposition) to hint; to insinuate; to suggest tacitly and avoid a direct statement
- To enfold, entangle.
Anagrams of Implies
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
i1
m3
p3
l1
i1
e1
s1
Total: 11 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Implies
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Implies"
Implies is a 7-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Implies" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "implies" is a medium-scoring word.