Meaning

• A very close friend.

  "Only a couple of intimates had ever read his writing."

• (in plural intimates) Women's underwear, sleepwear, or lingerie, especially offered for sale in a store.

  "You'll find bras and panties in the women's intimates section upstairs."

Meaning

• To suggest or disclose (something) discreetly.

  "He intimated that we should leave before the argument escalated."

• To notify.

  "I will intimate you when the details are available."

Meaning

• Closely acquainted; familiar.

  "He and his sister deeply valued their intimate relationship as they didn't have much else to live for."

• Of or involved in a sexual relationship.

  "She enjoyed some intimate time alone with her husband."

• Personal; private.

  "an intimate setting"

• Pertaining to details that require great familiarity to know.