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intimate

Pronunciation: [ˈɪn.tɪ.mɪt]

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Learn how to use intimate in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(adjective) when you have a very close and personal connection with someone. It's like when you share secrets or feelings with a friend you trust a lot; that's an intimate friendship.

Example

She has an intimate friendship with her best friend, where they tell each other everything.

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He felt distant from his classmates and didn't have any intimate relationships at school.

Example

Do you think it's possible to have intimate relationships without sharing secrets?

Context: “inform or state”

(verb) to tell someone something in a private or secretive way. It's like when you whisper something important to a friend instead of saying it out loud; that's how you intimate something.

Example

She intimated her intention to move to a new city during the meeting.

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He did not intimate any plans for the weekend, keeping everything to himself.

Example

What did she intimate about her future plans?

Context: “relationship”

(noun) a close and personal relationship. Think of it as a bond between friends or family that goes deeper than just casual talking.

Example

They developed an intimate over many shared experiences and stories.

Example

Their acquaintance never turned into an intimate; they just stayed casual friends.

Example

What makes a relationship intimate rather than just friendly?

How to pronounce intimate

Pronunciation: [ˈɪn.tɪ.mɪt]

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