Sample Sentences forintimation (editor-reviewed)
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The CEO’s intimation that the company might be facing financial difficulties caused panic among the shareholders.intimation = subtle hint
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There was a subtle intimation in her tone that suggested she knew more about the situation than she was letting on.intimation = hint or indication
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But I didn't call to him, for he gave a sudden intimation that he was content to be alone — he stretched out his arms toward the dark water in a curious way, and, far as I was from him, I could have sworn he was trembling. (source)intimation = indication without saying so directly
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It was then that I intimated to Armstrong that we must carry our plan into effect. (source)intimated = suggested
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When the cheering had died down, Napoleon, who had remained on his feet, intimated that he too had a few words to say. (source)intimated = indicated (showed indirectly)
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He had merely intimated his displeasure, in his pride believing that to intimate was to command. (source)intimated = hinted or suggested
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But through the whole period during which I was the slave of my creature I allowed myself to be governed by the impulses of the moment; and my present sensations strongly intimated that the fiend would follow me and exempt my family from the danger of his machinations. (source)intimated = indicated or suggested
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There's a shiver of premonition about it somehow, as if perhaps he had an intimation that this tiny mysterious piece would be one of the very few works to outlive him.† (source)
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And after John learned to climb, eight of his intimates and climbing partners were killed in accidents or committed suicide.† (source)
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Or, must she receive those intimations—so obscure, yet so distinct—as truth? (source)intimations = indications of something
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But once the tea was poured and the tea cakes on the table, Nina adopted a more serious expression—intimating the time had come to speak of weightier concerns.† (source)
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You have intimated that he first chose you because of your size.† (source)
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A faint intimation that I have judged Madaline harshly, that we weren't even that different, she and 1.† (source)
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It seemed, rather, the accepted knowledge of the town, not to be mentioned—except in passing, or in parentheses, or as an aside among intimates.† (source)
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I have spoke nothin', but my heart has clamored intimations.† (source)
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"I assure you I had nothing to do with it," Taggart said hastily, "and besides, the vital economic policies of this country are not determined by any considerations such as you're intimating or—"† (source)
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