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Intimating: meaning, definitions and examples

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intimating

 

[ ˈɪntɪˌmeɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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.
Context #3 | Verb

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

🇮🇳 सूचित करना

🇩🇪 mitteilen

🇮🇩 memberitahu

🇺🇦 повідомляти

🇵🇱 informować

🇯🇵 知らせる

🇫🇷 informer

🇪🇸 informar

🇹🇷 bilgilendirmek

🇰🇷 알리다

🇸🇦 يُعلِم

🇨🇿 informovat

🇸🇰 informovať

🇨🇳 通知

🇸🇮 obveščanje

🇮🇸 tilkynna

🇰🇿 хабарлау

🇬🇪 ცნობება

🇦🇿 məlumat vermək

🇲🇽 informar

Etymology

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.

See also: intimacy, intimated, intimately, intimates, intimation.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,767, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.