Meaning of the word intimates in English

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intimates

Adjective

having, or being likely to cause, a very close friendship or personal or sexual relationship:

Example:
intimate relationships

Noun

a friend you know very well:

Example:
Intimates of the star say that he has been upset by the personal attacks on him that have appeared in the press recently.

Verb

to make clear what you think or want without saying it directly:

Example:
She has intimated that she will resign if she loses the vote.
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