The meaning of HINT is a statement that expresses indirectly what one prefers not to say explicitly. How to use hint in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Hint.

Synonyms for HINTED: suggested, interpreted, insinuated, intimated, unsaid, untold, inferred, undeclared; Antonyms of HINTED: explicit, stated, express, evident, obvious, apparent, manifest, expressed

HINTED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of hint 2. to say or do something that shows what you think or…. Learn more.

To hint is to convey an idea covertly or indirectly, but in a way that can be understood: She hinted that she would like a bicycle for her birthday. To intimate is to give a barely perceptible hint, often with the purpose of influencing action: He intimated that a conciliation was possible.

Synonyms for HINTED (AT): pointed (out), referred (to), alluded (to), indicated, touched (on or upon), suggested, mentioned, implied; Antonyms of HINTED (AT): ignored, passed over, neglected, forgot, disregarded, overlooked, slighted, overpassed

My boss hinted that I'm being considered for promotion. The minister hinted that he was about to resign. They've been hinting at the possibility of launching a take-over bid. Sometimes it's …

Definition of hint verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.