intimated

[in-tuh-mey-tid] / ˈɪn təˌmeɪ tɪd /

ADJECTIVE

mentioned

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cited quoted specified voiced

STRONG

communicated considered declared discussed named revealed suggested told

WEAK

brought up made known referred to spoken of

ADJECTIVE

tacit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

implicit implied indirect unspoken

WEAK

alluded to allusive assumed hinted at inarticulate inferred silent suggested undeclared understood unexpressed unsaid unstated unvoiced wordless

Antonyms

STRONGEST

stated

WEAK

explicit express

ADJECTIVE

unspoken

Synonyms

STRONGEST

implicit implied tacit

WEAK

inarticulate inferred invoiced mute silent understood unexpressed unsaid unstated unuttered

Antonyms

STRONGEST

explicit

WEAK

spoken stated

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No matter what was intimated in back-channel talks, the unwillingness of Iran’s regime to put substantive nuclear commitments in the memorandum of understanding is a warning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

He intimated he has "14-15" players in mind to start the game but will use the matches versus New Zealand and Costa Rica to decide his first tournament team.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The local police union meanwhile intimated that Smith’s Dec. 8 resignation was timed to duck further questioning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

Sindy Sidhu from Warrington said she now felt too intimated to try other spas after her negative experience.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2024

Diana intimated that this would be a different parting from any they had ever yet known.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

intimated

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