The meaning of Insinuating

noun

The outside limit of an object, area, or surface.

Usage examples:

A willow tree at the water's edge

verb

Provide with a border or edge.

Usage examples:

The pool is edged with paving

verb

A line determining the limits of an area

noun

A slight or indirect indication or suggestion.

Usage examples:

He has given no hint of his views

verb

Suggest or indicate something indirectly or covertly.

Usage examples:

The minister hinted at a possible change of heart

verb

Indicate the truth or existence of (something) by suggestion rather than explicit reference.

Usage examples:

Salesmen who use jargon to imply superior knowledge

verb

To suggest something without saying it directly, or to involve something as a necessary part or condition

Usage examples:

[ + (that) clause ] he implied (that) the error was mine., democracy implies free elections.

verb

Point out; show.

Usage examples:

Dotted lines indicate the text's margins

verb

To show or signal a direction or warning, or to make something clear

Usage examples:

[ t ] these statistics might indicate quality problems., [ + that clause ] she did not move or indi…

verb

To show something, point to something, or make something clear

Usage examples:

Indicate sth to sb retailers should indicate to the consumer the exact weight of the produce., the …

verb

Place, fit, or push (something) into something else.

Usage examples:

Claudia inserted her key in the lock

noun

A loose page or section in a magazine or other publication, typically one carrying an advertisement.

Usage examples:

Tedious glossy magazine inserts to lure advertisers with inflated readership claims don't compensat…

verb

Introduce

adjective

Closely acquainted; familiar.

Usage examples:

Intimate friends

noun

A very close friend.

Usage examples:

His circle of intimates

verb

State or make known.

Usage examples:

Mr hutchison has intimated his decision to retire

noun

A movement or series of moves requiring skill and care.

Usage examples:

Snowboarders performed daring manoeuvres on precipitous slopes

verb

Move skilfully or carefully.

Usage examples:

The lorry was unable to manoeuvre comfortably in the narrow street

noun

A planned action that is intended to get an advantage

Usage examples:

This manoeuvre has the effect of rewarding those shareholders who sell at the expense of those who …

verb

Move smoothly along a surface while maintaining continuous contact with it.

Usage examples:

She slid down the bank into the water

noun

A structure with a smooth sloping surface for children to slide down.

Usage examples:

Anna played on the slide

verb

Move smoothly along a surface

verb

Lose one's footing and slide unintentionally for a short distance.

Usage examples:

I slipped over on the ice

noun

An act of sliding unintentionally for a short distance.

Usage examples:

A single slip could send them plummeting down the mountainside

noun

A small piece of paper, typically a form for writing on or one giving printed information.

Usage examples:

His monthly salary slip

verb

Put forward for consideration.

Usage examples:

I suggest that we wait a day or two

verb

To mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider

Usage examples:

They were wondering where to hold the office party and i suggested the italian restaurant on main s…

verb

Speak very softly using one's breath rather than one's throat, especially for the sake of secrecy.

Usage examples:

Alison was whispering in his ear

noun

A soft or confidential tone of voice; a whispered word or phrase.

Usage examples:

She spoke in a whisper

verb

To say something very quietly, using the breath but not the voice

Usage examples:

[ i ] what are you girls whispering about?, they spoke in whispers, not wanting anyone to hear them.

noun

Activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result.

Usage examples:

He was tired after a day's work

verb

Be engaged in physical or mental activity in order to achieve a result; do work.

Usage examples:

She has been working so hard

combining form

Denoting things or parts made of a specified material or with specified tools.

Usage examples:

Silverwork