intimate

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Synonyms: intimae, intricate, indicate, initiate, intimacy, instigate, ultimate, animate, inanimate, estimate, intimidate

Antonyms: intimae, intricate, indicate, initiate, intimacy, instigate, ultimate, animate, inanimate, estimate, intimidate

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Adjective

1. Closely acquainted; familiar.
   • an intimate friend
   • He and his sister deeply valued their intimate relationship as they didn't have much else to live for.
2. Personal; private.
   • an intimate setting
3. Pertaining to sex organs or underwear.
4. Pertaining to sexual acts or a sexual relationship.
   • She enjoyed some intimate time alone with her husband.
5. Pertaining to details that require great familiarity to know.
   • The candidate showed an intimate knowledge of the inner workings of politics.
6. Very finely mixed.
   • Black powder consists of an intimate mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur.

Noun

1. A very close friend.
   • Only a couple of intimates had ever read his writing.
2. (in the plural intimates) Women's underwear, sleepwear, or lingerie, especially offered for sale in a store.
   • You'll find bras and panties in the intimates section upstairs.

Verb

1. To suggest or disclose (something) discreetly.
   • He intimated that we should leave before the argument escalated.
2. To notify.
   • I will intimate you when the details are available.

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