| Insinuate (insinuate) |
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| v. t. | (?) |
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| In*sin"u*ate |
| [imp. ***
p. p. Insinuated (?)] p. pr. *** vb.
n. Insinuating.] [L. insinuatus, p. p. of
insinuareto insinuate] pref. in- in + sinus the
bosom. See Sinuous.]< |
To introduce gently or slowly, as by a
winding or narrow passage, or a gentle, persistent
movement.
To introduce artfully; to infuse gently;
to instill.
To hint; to suggest by remote allusion; --
often used derogatorily; as, did you mean to insinuate
anything?
To push or work (one's self), as into
favor; to introduce by slow, gentle, or artful means; to ingratiate;
-- used reflexively.
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| Insinuate (insinuate) |
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| v. i. | |
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| In*sin"u*ate |
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To creep, wind, or flow in; to enter gently, slowly, or
imperceptibly, as into crevices.
To ingratiate one's self; to obtain access
or favor by flattery or cunning.
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