hint
Third Person
hints
Present Participle
hinting
Past Tense
hinted
Past Participle
hinted
1
to indirectly suggest something
transitive
- The teacher hinted at the upcoming exam by discussing the importance of consistent studying.
- She subtly hinted that she preferred a certain restaurant for dinner by mentioning its delicious desserts.
- The author skillfully hinted at the plot twist throughout the novel, keeping readers engaged until the surprising conclusion.
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