intimate

Definition

  • v. give to understand
  • adj. marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
  • adj. involved in a sexual relationship
  • adj. thoroughly acquainted through study or experience

Word forms

Past participle
intimated
Past tense
intimated
Third person singular
intimates
Present participle
intimating

Example sentences

  1. a.

    They shared an intimate conversation about their dreams and fears.

  2. vt.

    She intimated that she might not come to the party this weekend.

  3. n.

    He considers her his closest intimate, someone he can trust completely.