intimate
Pronunciation: [ˈɪn.tɪ.mɪt]
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.
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Their acquaintance never turned into an intimate; they just stayed casual friends.
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What makes a relationship intimate rather than just friendly?