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Intimating Meaning in English

word · lemma: intimate

ˈɪnəmət/, /ˈɪntəˌmeɪt/, /ˈɪntəmət
IN-tuh-may-ting
ˈɪntɪmˌeɪtɪŋ
IN-ti-may-ting

परिभाषा

Making something known in an indirect way; suggesting or hinting at something without saying it directly.

उपयोग और बारीकियां

More formal and less common than 'hinting', mainly used in writing or formal speech. Usually followed by 'that' (e.g., 'intimating that...'). Not related to 'intimate' (close relationship). Don't confuse with 'intimidate'.

उदाहरण वाक्य

He was intimating that he wanted to leave early.

basic

She kept intimating that something was wrong.

basic

By intimating his plans, he helped us prepare.

basic

Is he intimating that this whole thing was a mistake?

natural

Without intimating anything directly, she made her opinion very clear.

natural

People started whispering after he began intimating changes were coming.

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