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intimate (Adjective, Verb)

As an adjective, it describes a very close personal relationship or a private, cozy atmosphere. As a verb, it means to suggest or hint at something indirectly.

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Think of 'In-To-Me-See'. When you are intimate with someone, you let them look 'into me' to 'see' the real person. For t...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'intimate' instead of 'intimidate'. → The boss intimidated the staff.

Pronouncing the adjective 'intimate' as /ɪntɪmeɪt/. → We had an /ɪntɪmət/ dinner.

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