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Insinuate Definition & Meaning

insinuate
verb
  1. introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner; "He insinuated himself into the conversation of the people at the nearby table"
  2. give to understand; "I insinuated that I did not like his wife"

"Insinuate" in song lyrics

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  • "With Death she humbly doth insinuate;"
    William Shakespeare — Venus and Adonis

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Frequently asked questions

What does insinuate mean?
introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner; "He insinuated himself into the conversation of the people at the nearby table" give to understand; "I insinuated that I did not like his wife"
What part of speech is insinuate?
Insinuate is a verb.
How many definitions does insinuate have?
Insinuate has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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