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intimating

/ˈɪn.tɪ.meɪ.tɪŋ/

/ˈɪn.t̬ə.meɪ.t̬ɪŋ/

intimateverb

intimating

Gerund

intimated

Past Simple

intimated

Past Participle

intimating

Gerund

/ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/

/ˈɪn.t̬ə.mət/

Translations

намекать

He intimated that he might not attend the meeting.

Он намекнул, что может не прийти на встречу.

Definitions

To communicate delicately and indirectly; to hint or suggest something subtly.

She intimated that she might be leaving the company soon.

To state or announce something formally or directly.

The board intimated its decision to merge with the rival company.

Synonyms

Antonyms

intimatenoun

Definitions

A close friend or someone with whom one shares a deep personal connection.

She confided her secrets only to her most trusted intimate.

(plural only) Underwear or lingerie.

She packed a few sets of intimates for the weekend getaway.

intimateadjective

Definitions

Closely acquainted; familiar, close.

They have an intimate friendship that has lasted for years.

Private and personal.

She shared intimate details of her life in the memoir.

Involving very close connection.

The intimate atmosphere of the small restaurant made it perfect for a romantic dinner.

Sexually involved or having a sexual relationship.

The gossip columns claimed the actor and his co-star were intimate.

Marked by very detailed or thorough knowledge or familiarity.

He possessed an intimate knowledge of the terrain.