implicate
|im-pli-cate|
B2
/ˈɪmplɪˌkeɪt/
involved or connected
Etymology
Etymology Information
'implicate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'implicare,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'plicare' meant 'to fold.'
Historical Evolution
'implicare' transformed into the Old French word 'impliquer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'implicate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to fold into,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to involve or entangle.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to show someone to be involved in a crime or wrongdoing.
The evidence implicates him in the robbery.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45