Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hint-at
verb
/hɪnt æt/
Definition
To suggest or imply something indirectly.
Examples
- She hinted at her desire to move to a new city.
- The author hints at a deeper meaning in the final chapter of the book.
- His tone hinted at a discontent that he wasn’t ready to express.
Meaning
To give a clue or an indication about something without stating it outright.
Synonyms
- suggest
- imply
- indicate
- intimate
- signal
