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, […]
Trajectory
January 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
As one year closes and a new one begins, the word on my mind is trajectory. The choices we make or those unequivocally made for us dictate the trajectory of our lives. Don’t they? I wonder. The “experts” tell us: think toward the future, don’t dwell on the past. Well, it’s just not that easy. […]
Happy
December 23, 2011 by 2 Comments
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, […]
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