definition of
imply

[1] #1 imply v. [connote] express or state indirectly. wn

[2] #2 imply v. suggest as a logically necessary consequence; in logic. wn

[3] #3 imply v. [entail, mean] have as a logical consequence; "The water shortage means that we have to stop taking long showers". wn

[4] #4 imply v. [incriminate, inculpate] suggest that someone is guilty. wn

[5] #5 imply v. [involve] have as a necessary feature; "This decision involves many changes". wn