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insinuate
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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.

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

in·sinu·ative adj.
in·sinu·ator n.
in·sinu·a·tory (-y--tôr, -tr) adj.

insinuate
Verb
[-ating, -ated]
1. to suggest indirectly by allusion, hints, or innuendo
2. to get (someone, esp. oneself) into a position by gradual manoeuvres: she insinuated herself into the conversation [Latin insinuare to wind one's way into]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.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"
hint, suggest - drop a hint; intimate by a hint

insinuate
Translations

insinuate [ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt] vtinsinuar
insinuate [ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt] vtinsinuer
insinuate [ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt] vtanspielen auf +acc
insinuate [ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt] vtinsinuare


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