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How do you spell Insinuate?

Correct spelling

insinuate

Remember: inSINuate has SIN in the middle, like a sneaky suggestion

Why is insinuate spelled this way?

From Latin insinuare, to wind one's way in. IN (into) + SINUARE (to curve). To insinuate is to curve your way in — suggestion that enters sideways.

Common misspellings of insinuate

incinuateinsinnuateinsentuateinsenuate

Example

She didn't directly accuse him, but managed to insinuate that he was lying.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell insinuate?+
The correct spelling is "insinuate". Remember: inSINuate has SIN in the middle, like a sneaky suggestion
Is it incinuate or insinuate?+
The correct spelling is "insinuate", not "incinuate".

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