~ 1 [ 'ɪntɪmət ]
■ adjective
1》 closely acquainted; familiar: ~ friends.
↘having an informal friendly atmosphere.
2》 private and personal: ~ details.
↘ euphemistic having a sexual relationship.
3》 involving very close connection.
4》 (of knowledge) detailed.
■ noun a very close friend.
Derivatives
~ly adverb
Origin
C17 (asnoun): from late L. intimatus , past participle of L. intimare 'impress, make familiar', from intimus 'inmost'.
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~ 2 [ 'ɪntɪmeɪt ]
■ verb state or make known.
↘imply or hint.
Derivatives
intimation noun
Origin
C16 (earlier (ME) as intimation ): from late L. intimat- , intimare (see ~ 1 ).