Read the sentence below and answer the question that follows. Anita implied that she wanted to eat ice cream, but she didn’t want to ask for it. Based on the sentence above, what does implied mean?

“Implied” means communicated an idea indirectly rather than saying it plainly. Anita let others know she wanted ice cream without directly asking for it, so “suggested” is the best match. “Whispered” describes speaking quietly, not hinting at an idea.

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