INTIMATE

intimate. intimate, to declare or signifie

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intimate. Intimate, v.t. to hint, point out indirectly, show

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In″ti‐mate (?), a. [[Formerly intime, L. intimus, a superl. corresponding to the compar. interior: cf. F. intime. The form intimate is due to confusion with intimate, v. t. See Interior.]] 1. 1. Innermost; inward; internal; deep-seated; hearty. “I knew from intimate impulse.” Milton.
2. 2. Near; close; direct; thorough; complete.
He was honored with an intimate and immediate admission. South. 3. 3. Close in friendship or acquaintance; familiar; confidential; as, an intimate friend.
Syn. — Familiar; near; friendly; confidential.