Imply and Make

Imply

Imply verb - To convey an idea indirectly.

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Make and imply are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Make" instead a verb "Imply".

Nearby Words: implication, implied, implying

Make verb - To give the impression of being.

Usage example: the family made merry despite their financial worries

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Imply and make are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Imply" instead a verb "Make".

Nearby Words: makeup, making, maker

sense	imply sense	make sense
connection	imply connection	make connection
character	imply character	make character
life	imply life	make life
Other words: change, kind, name, world.

Similar to Miyabi, some of her cards imply that she tries to make herself more feminine as well.

Source: Lady Looks Like a Dude
However, the Paper Mario series seems to imply that shells are effectively the same as clothing for Koopas, so make of that what you will.

Source: Half Dressed Cartoon Animal / Video Games
And yet it also has sewing machines and fabrics in it, which would imply they make clothes.

Source: Film / The Wiz

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