What does intimation mean?
Intimation means The act of intimating..
Intimation
/ˌɪntəˈmeɪʃən/ · noun
Meaning
The act of intimating..
Definitions by Sense
- The act of intimating.
- The thing intimated.
- Announcement; declaration.
- A hint; an obscure or indirect suggestion or notice; a remote or ambiguous reference.
Example Sentences
They made an edict with an intimation that whosoever killed a stork, should be banished.
Without mentioning the king of England, or giving the least intimation that he was sent by him.
At length, perchance, the immaterial heaven will appear as much higher to the American mind, and the intimations that star it as much brighter.
And actually I had important intimations to communicate as he faced the end. But intimations weren't much use.
Synonyms for intimation
Antonyms for intimation
Related Words
Word Forms
- intimations
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for intimation?
Common synonyms include hint, breath, inkling.
What is the opposite of intimation?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use intimation in a sentence?
They made an edict with an intimation that whosoever killed a stork, should be banished.
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