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Synonyms for intimation

Grammar : Noun
Spell : in-tuh-mey-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˌɪn təˈmeɪ ʃən

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Définition of intimation

Origin :
  • mid-15c., "action of making known," from Middle French intimation (late 14c.), from Late Latin intimationem (nominative intimatio) "an announcement" (in Medieval Latin "a judicial notification"), noun of action from past participle stem of intimare (see intimate). Meaning "suggestion, hint" is from 1530s.
  • noun clue, hint
Example sentences :
  • Evidently this was an intimation to him to keep away from the stables.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • When be spoke, she was to answer frankly, and await the intimation of his will.
  • Extract from : « Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. I » by Francis Augustus Cox
  • Betty confirms this intimation, that I must go to my uncle's on Thursday.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • But how shall I do to make my fair-one keep her temper on the intimation?
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • She would have no one escort her to the station; she would give no intimation of her plans.
  • Extract from : « Four Girls and a Compact » by Annie Hamilton Donnell
  • De Launay whispered an intimation that he was interested in the bail suggestion.
  • Extract from : « Louisiana Lou » by William West Winter
  • And must not the soul be perplexed at this intimation which the sense gives of a hard which is also soft?
  • Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato
  • We shall not say that the intimation has emanated from the Duke.
  • Extract from : « Leading Articles on Various Subjects » by Hugh Miller
  • Mr. Bassett, I do not understand your intimation concernin' myself.
  • Extract from : « The Depot Master » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • It appeared to convey the intimation that the interview was at an end.
  • Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini

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