Meaning & use
Hinted
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Suggested or indicated something indirectly rather than stating it openly.
See it in a sentence
She hinted that a surprise party was being planned.
The coach hinted at major lineup changes for next season.
A note on using this word
"Hinted" is typically followed by "at" or "that" when introducing what was suggested.
Words with a similar meaning
impliedsuggested
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Words with an opposite meaning
stated outrightdeclared
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