insinuate

in·sin·u·ate  (n-sny-t)

v. in·sin·u·at·ed, in·sin·u·at·ing, in·sin·u·ates

v.tr.

1. To introduce or otherwise convey (a thought, for example) gradually and insidiously. See Synonyms at suggest.

2. To introduce or insert (oneself) by subtle and artful means.

v.intr.

To make insinuations.

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[Latin nsinure, nsinut- : in-, in; see in-² + sinure, to curve (from sinus, curve).]

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in·sinu·ative adj.

in·sinu·ator n.

in·sinu·a·tory (-y--tôr, -tr) adj.

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insinuate [ɪnˈsɪnjʊˌeɪt]

vb

1. (may take a clause as object) to suggest by indirect allusion, hints, innuendo, etc.

2. (tr) to introduce subtly or deviously

3. (tr) to cause (someone, esp oneself) to be accepted by gradual approaches or manoeuvres

[from Latin insinuāre to wind one's way into, from in-² + sinus curve]

insinuative , insinuatory adj

insinuator  n

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	insinuate - introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner; "He insinuated himself into the conversation of the people at the nearby table" bring in, introduce - bring in a new person or object into a familiar environment; "He brought in a new judge"; "The new secretary introduced a nasty rumor"
	2.	insinuate - give to understand; "I insinuated that I did not like his wife" intimate, adumbrate hint, suggest - drop a hint; intimate by a hint

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insinuate

verb imply, suggest, hint, indicate, intimate, allude The article insinuated that the President was lying.

Translations

insinuate [ɪnˈsɪnjʊeɪt] VT

1. [+ object] → introducir (into en) to insinuate o.s. into sth → introducirse en algo
to insinuate o.s. into sb's favour → ganarse el favor de algn

2. (= hint) → insinuar
to insinuate that → insinuar que, dar a entender que
what are you insinuating? → ¿qué insinúas?

insinuate [ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt] vt

(= imply) → insinuer
What are you insinuating? → Qu'est-ce que tu insinues?
to insinuate (that) → insinuer que

to insinuate o.s. into sth → s'insinuer dans qch
He gradually insinuated himself into her life → Il s'insinua graduellement dans sa vie.

insinuate

vt

(= hint, suggest) → andeuten (sth to sb etw jdm gegenüber); what are you insinuating? → was wollen Sie damit sagen?; are you insinuating that I am lying? → willst du damit sagen, dass ich lüge?

to insinuate oneself into somebody’s favour (Brit) or favor (US) /the smart set → sich bei jdm/bei der Schickeria einschmeicheln

insinuate [ɪnˈsɪnjʊˌeɪt] vt → insinuare
to insinuate o.s. into sb's favour → insinuarsi nelle grazie di qn

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insinuate [ɪnˈsɪnjʊˌeɪt] vt → insinuare
to insinuate o.s. into sb's favour → insinuarsi nelle grazie di qn