Phrase guide
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Sound
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verb
To impart meaning where it is not obvious or does not exist.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To reveal a non-obvious or hidden aspect of a plan or situation to (a person).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
To establish that a legislative text should be understood to include certain words or concepts not explicitly found there, by necessary implication and/or to obey constitutional imperatives or similar.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Topics: law
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
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Across languages
4 source translations are retained for this English entry.
