Sekirov Dictionary

give someone to understand

verb1

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To tell someone, especially indirectly; to insinuate.
- Hadn't she explained and described and even—though lightly, of course; she couldn't say such a thing directly—given him to understand that this was the one unforgivable thing. — 1920

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gave someone to understand · given someone to understand · giving someone to understand · gives someone to understand

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