Insinuate

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • v. To introduce or otherwise convey (a thought, for example) gradually and insidiously. See Synonyms at suggest.
  • v. To introduce or insert (oneself) by subtle and artful means.
  • verb-intransitive. To make insinuations.
  • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • v. to creep, wind, or flow into; to enter gently, slowly, or imperceptibly, as into crevices
  • v. to ingratiate; to obtain access to or introduce something by subtle, cunning or artful means
  • v. to hint; to suggest tacitly and avoid a direct statement
  • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • v. To introduce gently or slowly, as by a winding or narrow passage, or a gentle, persistent movement.
  • v. To introduce artfully; to infuse gently; to instill.
  • v. To hint; to suggest by remote allusion; -- often used derogatorily
  • v. To push or work (one's self), as into favor; to introduce by slow, gentle, or artful means; to ingratiate; -- used reflexively.
  • verb-intransitive. To creep, wind, or flow in; to enter gently, slowly, or imperceptibly, as into crevices.
  • verb-intransitive. To ingratiate one's self; to obtain access or favor by flattery or cunning.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • To bring in tortuously or indirectly; introduce by devious means or by imperceptible degrees; worm in.
  • To hint obliquely; suggest indirectly, or by remote allusion.
  • Synonyms Intimate, Suggest, etc. See hint, transitive verb
  • To move tortuously; wind.
  • To creep or flow softly in; enter imperceptibly or stealthily.
  • To gain on the affections or confidence by cautious or artful means; ingratiate one's self.
  • To make hints or indirect suggestions.
  • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • v. introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner
  • v. give to understand
  • Verb Form
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    bring in    introduce    hint    suggest   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    instill    hint    ingratiate    insert    introduce    intimate