To make known, especially in a formal manner; announce.

Specifically, to make known by indirect means or words; hint or suggest; indicate; point out.

Synonyms Suggest, Insinuate, etc. See hint, transitive verb

Inner; inmost; intrinsic; pertaining to minute details or particulars: as, the intimate structure of an organism; the intimate principles of a science.

Pertaining to the inmost mind; existing in one's inner thoughts or feelings; inward: as, intimate convictions or beliefs; intimate knowledge of a subject.

Closely approximating or coalescing; near; familiar: as, intimate relation of parts; intimate union of particles; intimate intercourse.

Close in friendship or acquaintance; on very familiar terms; not reserved or distant.

Familiarly associated: personal.

noun. A familiar friend, companion, or guest; one who has close social relations with another or others.

adjective. Innermost; inward; internal; deep-seated; hearty.

adjective. Near; close; direct; thorough; complete.

adjective. Close in friendship or acquaintance; familiar; confidential.

transitive verb. To announce; to declare; to publish; to communicate; to make known.

transitive verb. To suggest obscurely or indirectly; to refer to remotely; to give slight notice of; to hint.

noun. An intimate friend or associate; a confidant.

adjective. Closely acquainted; familiar.

adjective. Of or involved in a sexual relationship.

adjective. Personal, private.

noun. A very close friend.

noun. Women's underwear, sleepwear, or lingerie, especially offered for sale in a store.

verb. To suggest or disclose discreetly.

adjective. having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere

verb. give to understand

adjective. thoroughly acquainted through study or experience

noun. someone to whom private matters are confided

adjective. innermost or essential

verb. imply as a possibility

adjective. marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

adjective. involved in a sexual relationship

adjective. having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship

"It's an *intimate* story, not an epic story--so it should be set in an intimate landscape, not a New Zealand-style Middle Earth landscape."

formal  

announce  comrade  

close  experienced  experient  friendly  intrinsic  

intimacy  intimation  

hint  suggest  

excite  intense  personal  pleasant  unpleasant  

absolute  acquaintance  acquainted with  adumbrate  advocate  

intimated  intimates  intimating