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Vocabulary Entry
intimate
|adjective • verb • noun
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A
adjective
Close and personal; characterized by a deep understanding or closeness.
Example Sentences
"They shared an intimate conversation over dinner."
"The intimate setting of the café made it perfect for a date."
"He revealed intimate details about his life to his closest friends."
V
verb
To hint or suggest something indirectly.
Example Sentences
"She intimated that she might leave the company."
"During the meeting, he intimated his displeasure with the decision."
"The author intimated deeper meanings through metaphor."
N
noun
A person with whom one shares a close personal relationship.
Example Sentences
"She considered him an intimate, someone she could trust completely."
"Their intimates were invited to the wedding."
"In a close-knit community, intimates often support each other."