imply

(verb) express or state indirectly. Synonyms: connote.

(verb) suggest as a logically necessary consequence; in logic.

(verb) have as a logical consequence. Synonyms: entail, mean. Examples: "The water shortage means that we have to stop taking long showers."

(verb) suggest that someone is guilty. Synonyms: incriminate, inculpate.

(verb) have as a necessary feature. Synonyms: involve. Examples: "This decision involves many changes."