intimate
To suggest or disclose discreetlyTo suggest or disclose (something) discreetly.
» We're intimate friends.
Мы близкие друзья. — marafon
Ми близькі друзі. — MaxUA
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2 senses(ambitransitive)To suggest or disclose (something) discreetly.
He intimated that we should leave before the argument escalated.
vorsichtig andeuten
намекатьnamekatʹ, извещатьizveščatʹ
(India, transitive)To notify.
I will intimate you when the details are available.
- give to understand
- imply as a possibility
Examples
73 sentencesWe're intimate friends.
Ми близькі друзі. — MaxUA
ruМы близкие друзья. — marafon
This party is an intimate gathering.
deDiese Feier ist eine geschlossene Gesellschaft. — Espi
Your intimate area needs better hygiene.
Our relationship is very intimate and loving.
My acquaintance introduced me to his intimate fellows.
Translations
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Origin
From Latin intimātus, see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and Etymology 1 for more. Cognate witFrom Latin intimātus, see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and Etymology 1 for more. Cognate with French intimer.
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Forms
intimates, intimating, intimated, intimatedSynonyms
4 synonymsWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle