Intimating: meaning, definitions and examples

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intimating

[ ˈɪntɪˌmeɪt ]

^{Context #1}

communication

To make known indirectly; hint or imply.

Synonyms

hint, imply, insinuate, suggest

Examples of usage

She intimated that she would like to leave early.
He intimated his disapproval through a raised eyebrow.

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relationship

To communicate with a hint or suggestion.

Synonyms

hint, imply, insinuate, suggest

Examples of usage

She intimated her feelings for him with a shy smile.
He intimated his interest in the project by asking questions.

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threat

To announce something indirectly as a threat.

Synonyms

indicate, threaten, warn

Examples of usage

He intimated that he would take legal action if necessary.
She intimated that there would be consequences for his actions.

Translations

Translations of the word "intimating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 informando

sugerindo
insinuando

🇮🇳 सूचित करना

संकेत देना
इशारा करना

🇩🇪 mitteilen

andeuten
insinuieren

🇮🇩 memberitahu

menyarankan
mengisyaratkan

🇺🇦 повідомляти

натякати
інформувати

🇵🇱 informować

sugerować
insynuować

🇯🇵 知らせる

仄めかす
暗示する

🇫🇷 informer

suggérer
insinuer

🇪🇸 informar

sugerir
insinuar

🇹🇷 bilgilendirmek

ima etmek
işaret etmek

🇰🇷 알리다

암시하다
시사하다

🇸🇦 يُعلِم

يُلمِّح
يُشير

🇨🇿 informovat

naznačovat
naznačit

🇸🇰 informovať

naznačovať
insinuovať

🇨🇳 通知

暗示
提示

🇸🇮 obveščanje

namigovanje
insinuiranje

🇮🇸 tilkynna

gefa í skyn
gefa bendingu

🇰🇿 хабарлау

ишаралау
меңзеу

🇬🇪 ცნობება

მიანიშნება
მინიშნება

🇦🇿 məlumat vermək

işarə etmək
eyham vurmaq

🇲🇽 informar

sugerir
insinuar

Word origin

The word 'intimating' comes from the verb 'intimate', which has its origins in the Latin word 'intimare', meaning 'to make known'. Over time, the word has evolved to represent the act of hinting or implying something indirectly. The usage of 'intimating' in English language dates back to the 17th century, and it has remained a popular term in communication and relationships.