IMPORT

/ˈɪm.pɔːt/ ► audio Scrabble 10 Words With Friends 12

Scrabble letter values: I1M3P3O1R1T1 = 10

Definition

  1. verb bring in from abroad.
  2. verb transfer (electronic data) into a database or document.
  3. verb indicate or signify. — synonyms: spell
  4. noun commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country. — synonyms: importation
  5. noun an imported person brought from a foreign country. — synonyms: importee
  6. noun the message that is intended or expressed or signified. — synonyms: meaning, significance, signification
  7. noun a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred. — synonyms: significance, implication
  8. noun having important effects or influence. — synonyms: consequence, moment

Examples

  • “I'm afraid this spells trouble!”
  • “the lead role was played by an import from Sweden”
  • “they are descendants of indentured importees”

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