hint at

VERB

broach

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bring up moot touch on

STRONG

advance approach interject interpose introduce mention move offer propose submit suggest ventilate

WEAK

open up raise subject speak of talk of

Antonyms

STRONG

close deny dissuade refuse stop take back withdraw

WEAK

close up not mention

VERB

connote

Synonyms

STRONGEST

signify

STRONG

betoken denote designate evidence express import indicate insinuate intend intimate involve mean spell suggest

WEAK

add up to

Antonyms

STRONG

conceal hide

WEAK

denote

VERB

drive at

Synonyms

WEAK

aim allude to contemplate design get at have in mind imply indicate intend intimate propose refer to signify

VERB

mean

Synonyms

STRONGEST

determine imply indicate involve portend promise represent say spell suggest

STRONG

adumbrate allude argue attest augur betoken connote denote designate express foreshadow foretell herald import intimate name presage purport symbolize

WEAK

add up allude to drive at point to speak of stand for tell the meaning of touch on

VERB

mention

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acknowledge allude to bring up cite declare detail disclose discuss introduce name notice point out quote recount report reveal speak of specify suggest tell touch on

STRONG

acquaint adduce advert broach communicate designate divulge enumerate impart infer instance intimate notify observe remark state

WEAK

call attention to make known point to speak about throw out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal disavow hide ignore neglect suppress withhold

STRONG

hold back keep

Example Sentences

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The remarks, Powell’s first since he moved from Fed chair back to governor one week ago, hint at why he stayed on the board rather than leave public life as departing chairs traditionally do.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who went along on the trip, said that the two sides would discuss the issue soon, though didn’t hint at when.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

Wholesale prices are where inflation shows up first, and these prices tend to hint at future changes in what consumers pay.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Appointing a sporting director with a good track record in a modern recruitment structure would also hint at a possible change in approach.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Nothing in his past seemed to hint at a spirit of reform.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

hint at

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