单词 | insinuate |
释义 | Word Frequency insinuate(ɪnˈsɪnjʊˌeɪt) verb 1. (may take a clause as object) to suggest by indirect allusion, hints, innuendo, etc 2. (transitive) to introduce subtly or deviously 3. (transitive) to cause (someone, esp oneself) to be accepted by gradual approaches or manoeuvres Derived forms insinuative (inˈsinuative) or insinuatory (inˈsinuatory) adjective insinuator (inˈsinuˌator) noun Word origin C16: from Latin insinuāre to wind one's way into, from in-2 + sinus curve |
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