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In some senses, implicate is marked as archaic, figuratively, obsolete, rare. Watch for register when choosing this word.
verb
To show to be connected or involved in an unfavorable or criminal way.
The evidence implicates involvement of top management in the scheme.
But it is of no use talking now; the servants will soon be stirring, and it would be rather awkward to be found here." "For you, perhaps, madam," sneered Sir George. "Rather for yourself," replied she, with the greatest composure; "you might be implicated in the charge of murder."
To imply, to have as a necessary consequence or accompaniment.
What did Nixon's visit to China implicate for Russia?
To imply without entailing; to have as an implicature.
To fold or twist together, intertwine, interlace, entangle, entwine.
noun
The thing implied.
adj
Intertwined, enfolded, twisted together; wrapped up (with), entangled, involved (in).
Intertwined, enfolded, twisted together; wrapped up (with), entangled, involved (in).
Involved, intricate.