Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - insinuate
Insinuate
insinuate
v.tr. 1 (often foll. by that + clause) convey indirectly or obliquely; hint (insinuated that she was lying). 2 (often refl.; usu. foll. by into) a introduce (oneself, a person, etc.) into favour, office, etc., by subtle manipulation. b introduce (a thing, oneself, etc.) subtly or deviously into a place (insinuated himself into the Royal Box). Derivatives insinuation n. insinuative adj. insinuator n. insinuatory adj. Etymology: L insinuare insinuat- (as IN-(2), sinuare to curve)
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verb (-ated; -ating) Etymology: Latin insinuatus, past participle of insinuare, from in+ sinuare to bend, curve, from sinus curve Date: 1529 transitive verb 1. to introduce (as an idea) gradually or in a subtle, indirect, or covert way , to impart or suggest in an artful or indirect way ; imply , to introduce (as oneself) by stealthy, smooth, or artful means, intransitive verb to enter gently, slowly, or imperceptibly ; creep, to ingratiate oneself, see: introduce insinuative adjective insinuator noun ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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