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hint
to suggest something without saying it directly
Synonyms
- suggest
- imply
- allude
Antonyms
- state
- reveal
hint in a sentence
The teacher hinted that one chapter would be especially important.
Dad hinted that a special dessert might appear after dinner.
Where it comes from
From English hint, originally 'an opportunity or occasion'
Memory hook
A hint gives a tiny piece of the answer.
Read it in context
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