All 6 Uses of
intimation
in
David Copperfield
- I intimated that I hoped I should be what she described.†
Chpt 19-21
- Mrs. Crupp was to find linen, and to cook; every other necessary was already provided; and Mrs. Crupp expressly intimated that she should always yearn towards me as a son.†
Chpt 22-24
- It was not long after that — not more than two or three days — when he gave me the first intimation of what I tell you.†
Chpt 25-27 *
- But, he intimated that when she came home he should hope to have the pleasure of entertaining me.†
Chpt 25-27
- It ran thus: — 'MY DEAR COPPERFIELD, 'You may possibly not be unprepared to receive the intimation that something has turned up.†
Chpt 34-36
- I intimated that my aunt would be proud and delighted to make their acquaintance; though I must say I was not quite sure of their getting on very satisfactorily together.†
Chpt 40-42
Definition:
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(intimation) a subtle hint or indirect suggestion