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