How to Pronounce "give to understand"
expression
GIV tuh un-dur-STAND
giv tuh un-duh-STAND
Definition
To suggest something or make someone believe something without saying it directly; to imply.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˌəndɝˈstænd
British English
ɡˈɪv/ /tˈuː/ /ˌʌndəstˈænd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIV tuh un-dur-STAND
UK
giv tuh un-duh-STAND
Listen in Context
He gave me to understand that he would arrive early.
They gave us to understand that the meeting was canceled.
She gave to understand her disappointment through her silence.
No one actually said it, but they gave me to understand I wasn't wanted there.