"Intimation" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A hint or suggestion that something is likely to happen or that someone intends to do something: "The company gave intimation of a potential merger with a rival firm."
Intimate refers to a relationship or a feeling that is characterized by deep emotional closeness, trust, and often a sense of secrecy or exclusivity. It can also describe something that is meant to be shared with only a few people, such as a private conversation or a personal secret. In this sense, intimate can imply a level of closeness or familiarity that is not typical of more public or surface-level interactions.
Intimated refers to something that is hinted or suggested, but not clearly stated. It can also mean to hint or suggest something in a subtle way.
Intimates refers to people with whom one has a close, personal, and often physical relationship, such as a spouse, partner, friends, or family members. It can also describe the clothes or undergarments worn closest to the body, often considered private or personal, such as lingerie or swimwear.
Implying or suggesting something indirectly or subtly, often in a way that is vague or ambiguous.
Intimidatory means causing or liable to cause intimidation, which is the act of frightening or intimidating someone, often through aggressive or threatening behavior. This word is often used to describe actions, words, or circumstances that make someone feel hesitant, fearful, or submissive.