Imply vs. Infer

Two words that can be used interchangeably? That have the same meaning? Let’s see. Imply im·ply [im-plahy] verb 1. to indicate or suggest without being explicitly stated 2. to signify or mean. 3. to involve as a necessary circumstance. Related Words: connote, entail. dictionary Synonyms: assume, include. thesaurus Origin: late 14c., “to enfold, enwrap, entangle” from O.Fr. emplier, […]

Happy

What is happy? When we say it or see it, does the word itself make us happy? Does it look like what it infers? Does the sound of it cheer us? Where does happy come from? Now that it’s the time of the season when we are all wishing each other happy this, happy that, […]