implicate

verb

to involve in a charge; to bring into actual connection with
to involve, connect, or imply, connection or implying

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Pronunciation: /ˈɪmplɪkət/ / /ˈɪmplɪkeɪt/

adj

Etymology: First attested in the first part of the 15ᵗʰ century, in Middle English; inherited from Middle English implicat(e) (“wrapped, entwined; incolved, connected (with)”), see -ate (adjective-forming suffix), -ate (noun-forming suffix) and Etymology 1 for more.

Intertwined, enfolded, twisted together; wrapped up (with), entangled, involved (in).
Intertwined, enfolded, twisted together; wrapped up (with), entangled, involved (in).
Involved, intricate.

noun

The thing implied.

verb

Etymology: First attested in the 15th century, in Middle English; inherited from Middle English implicaten (poorly attested), from implicat(e) (“wrapped, entwined; involved, connected (with)”, possibly also used as the past participle of implicaten) + -en (verb-forming suffix), borrowed from Latin implicātus, perfect passive participle of implicō (“to entangle, involve”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from plicō (“to fold”). Doublet of imply and employ.

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.