Implicate

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Pronunciation: /ˈɪmplɪˌkeɪt/

Definitions of implicate

verb to show that someone is involved in a crime or a dishonest act

Example Sentences

A1 I don't want to implicate anyone in this situation.

A2 The evidence found at the scene implicates the suspect in the crime.

B1 The new information implicates several high-ranking officials in the scandal.

B2 The email clearly implicates the CEO in the embezzlement scheme.

C1 The leaked documents implicate multiple government officials in corruption.

C2 The witness testimony will implicate the defendant in the murder case.

adjective showing that someone is involved in a crime or a dishonest act

Example Sentences

A1 The detective found implicate evidence at the crime scene.

A2 The witness's testimony implicate the suspect in the robbery.

B1 The leaked emails implicate several high-ranking officials in the scandal.

B2 The forensic analysis implicate the defendant in the murder case.

C1 The expert witness's report implicate multiple parties in the fraud scheme.

C2 The thorough investigation uncovered new evidence that implicate the entire organization in illegal activities.

Examples of implicate in a Sentence

formal The evidence presented in court could implicate the suspect in the crime.

informal I don't want to do anything that could implicate me in this mess.

slang I heard that gossip could implicate you in drama you don't want to be a part of.

figurative Her decision to remain silent could implicate her in the consequences of the group's actions.

Grammatical Forms of implicate

past tense

implicated

plural

implicate

comparative

more implicated

superlative

most implicated

present tense

implicates

future tense

will implicate

perfect tense

has implicated

continuous tense

is implicating

singular

implicates

positive degree

implicate

infinitive

to implicate

gerund

implicating

participle

implicated

Origin and Evolution of implicate

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'implicate' originated from the Latin word 'implicare', meaning to involve or entwine.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'implicate' has come to be used in a legal context to mean to show or suggest that someone is involved in a crime or other wrongdoing.