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Meaning of
intimate
in English
intimate
us
//ˈɪnti.mək//
uk
//ˈɪntɪmeɪt//
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Plural
intimates
Past Tense
intimated
Participle Verb
intimating
Third Person Singular
intimates
Definitions
Adjective
closely
acquainted
;
familiar
sexually
involved
The
couple
had
an
intimate
relationship
for
years
.
requiring
great
familiarity
The
doctor
required
intimate
knowledge
of
the
patient's
medical
history
.
Noun
a
very
close
friend
My
intimate
shared
many
secrets
with
me
.
women's
undergarments
or
sleepwear
The
store
sold
a
variety
of
intimate
apparel
for
women
.
Verb
to
subtly
suggest
or
imply
something
;
hint
The
author
tried
to
intimate
that
the
character
was
hiding
something
.
to
disclose
or
reveal
private
information
discreetly
The
whistleblower
chose
to
intimate
the
details
of
the
scandal
to
a
trusted
journalist
.
Compounds / Phrases
be intimate with
