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Verbs of Verbal Action - Verbs for Implying and Mentioning

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to implying and mentioning such as "hint", "signal", and "refer to".

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Categorized English Verbs of Verbal Action

to convey something without explicitly stating it

Ex: The CEO 's nod of approval suggested satisfaction with the team 's performance during the presentation .
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to imply
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to suggest without explicitly stating

Ex: The advertisement 's imagery implied that using their product would lead to success .
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to hint
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to indirectly suggest something

Ex: The author skillfully hinted at the plot twist throughout the novel , keeping readers engaged until the surprising conclusion .
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to suggest something in an indirect manner

Ex: In the meeting , the employee subtly insinuated that the manager 's decision might have been influenced by personal biases .
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to implicitly convey something such as an idea, feeling, etc. in addition to something's basic meaning

Ex: The dark clouds in the sky connote an approaching storm, creating a sense of foreboding.
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to indirectly state something

Ex: The subtle tone of her voice intimated dissatisfaction with the current situation .
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to signal
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to give someone a message, instruction, etc. by making a sound or movement

Ex: The referee signaled a penalty by raising the yellow card .
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to convey something indirectly

Ex: His silence during the meeting implicated his disagreement with the proposed changes .
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to get at
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to reach an understanding of something through questioning, investigation, or analysis

Ex: We need to get at the truth of the matter to resolve this dispute .
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to mention something without directly talking about it in detail

Ex: During the conversation , he alluded to a shared experience without openly discussing it .
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to say something about someone or something, without giving much detail

Ex: If you have any dietary restrictions , please mention them when making the reservation .
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to briefly mention a subject in written or spoken discussion

Ex: The speaker briefly touched on the challenges faced by the team .
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to mention or discuss someone or something

Ex: When discussing history, it's important to refer to key events that shaped the world.
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to mention a particular subject

Ex: Could you bring up your concerns at the next meeting ?
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to broach
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to introduce a subject for discussion, especially a sensitive or challenging matter

Ex: In the interview , the journalist skillfully broached the controversial topic , eliciting candid responses from the interviewee .
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to moot
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to bring up a topic or question for discussion

Ex: The question of funding was mooted but ultimately not addressed in the discussion .
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to quote
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to use a specific statement, source, etc. as evidence or an example

Ex: The student quoted a historical document to support his argument about the cultural significance of a particular event .
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to cite
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to refer to something as an example or proof

Ex: The manager cited successful business strategies to propose changes in the company .
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to posit
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to propose or assume something as true or factual, serving as the foundation for further reasoning or argumentation

Ex: The computer scientist posited a new algorithm to improve computational efficiency in complex problem-solving tasks .
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to propose an idea or theory for discussion

Ex: The architect advanced a unique design concept for the new building .
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