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- [in-sin-yoo-eyt]
- /ɪnˈsɪn yuˌeɪt/
- /ɪnˈsɪn.ju.eɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-sin-yoo-eyt]
- /ɪnˈsɪn yuˌeɪt/
Definitions of insinuate word
- verb with object insinuate to suggest or hint slyly: He insinuated that they were lying. 1
- verb with object insinuate to instill or infuse subtly or artfully, as into the mind: to insinuate doubts through propaganda. 1
- verb with object insinuate to bring or introduce into a position or relation by indirect or artful methods: to insinuate oneself into favor. 1
- verb without object insinuate to make insinuations. 1
- noun insinuate Suggest or hint (something bad or reprehensible) in an indirect and unpleasant way. 1
- transitive verb insinuate with clause: imply 1
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Origin of insinuate
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Latin insinuātus, past participle of insinuāre to work in, instill. See in-2, sinuous, -ate1
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Parts of speech for Insinuate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
insinuate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
insinuate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for insinuate
verb insinuate
- signify — to make known by signs, speech, or action.
- connote — If a word or name connotes something, it makes you think of a particular idea or quality.
- propose — to offer or suggest (a matter, subject, case, etc.) for consideration, acceptance, or action: to propose a new method.
- intimate — associated in close personal relations: an intimate friend.
- ascribe — If you ascribe an event or condition to a particular cause, you say or consider that it was caused by that thing.
Antonyms for insinuate
verb insinuate
- conceal — If you conceal something, you cover it or hide it carefully.
- hide — Informal. to administer a beating to; thrash.
- withhold — to hold back; restrain or check.
- leave alone — separate, apart, or isolated from others: I want to be alone.
- take out — the act of taking.
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