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Meaning of 'insinuate' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Insinuate [ v. i.]
- To creep, wind, or flow in; to enter gently, slowly, or imperceptibly, as into crevices.
- To ingratiate one's self; to obtain access or favor by flattery or cunning.
2 . Insinuate [ v. t.]
- To introduce gently or slowly, as by a winding or narrow passage, or a gentle, persistent movement.
- To introduce artfully; to infuse gently; to instill.
- To hint; to suggest by remote allusion; -- often used derogatorily; as, did you mean to insinuate anything?
- To push or work (one's self), as into favor; to introduce by slow, gentle, or artful means; to ingratiate; -- used reflexively.

Meaning of 'insinuate' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . insinuate [ v]
Meaning (1):
- introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner
Example in sentence:
  • He insinuated himself into the conversation of the people at the nearby table
Meaning (2):
- give to understand
Example in sentence:
  • I insinuated that I did not like his wife

Nearby Words:

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