intimation

[US]/ˌɪntɪˈmeɪʃn/
[UK]/ˌɪntɪˈmeɪʃn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. hint; notification; indication.

Phrases & Collocations

subtle intimation

intimation of danger

intimation of love

Example Sentences

The letter contained an intimation of his resignation.

She gave me an intimation of her plans for the future.

The intimation of danger in the air made everyone nervous.

His intimation of love caught her by surprise.

The intimation of success fueled his motivation to work harder.

The intimation of a promotion lifted his spirits.

She received an intimation that her application was successful.

The intimation of a pay raise brought a smile to his face.

His intimation of leaving the company shocked his colleagues.

The intimation of a possible merger sparked excitement among investors.

Real-world Examples

Blue, with its intimations of the Virgin Mary, constancy, and faithfulness, symbolized femininity.

Source: Past exam papers for English reading comprehension (English II) in the postgraduate entrance examination.

With the unreasonable petulance of mankind I rang the bell and gave a curt intimation that I was ready.

Source: A Study in Scarlet by Sherlock Holmes

Mrs. Reynolds's respect for Elizabeth seemed to increase on this intimation of her knowing her master.

Source: Pride and Prejudice (Original Version)

I have kept up with you through Miss Pittypat but she gave me no intimation that you had developed womanly sweetness.

Source: Gone with the Wind

After a few moments of scanning the penumbra of the inner mind, we are liable to pick up a few intimations of something.

Source: The school of life

You see the intimation? House practically told Bryan that he was too important for the job — and Bryan was satisfied.

Source: The Weaknesses of Human Nature (Part 2)

I had an intimation, in that moment, that this voice would never make sense, and that it would never leave me.

Source: The Guardian (Article Version)

It was long before I could find the means of conveying to the unhappy Girl's Relations an intimation of my secret.

Source: Monk (Part 2)

I regarded that as a sort of covert intimation that my service could be dispensed with, and so I resigned.

Source: The Short Stories of Mark Twain

Gladly did I take advantage of this intimation; and the minute I flung myself into a chair, by the fire, I nodded, and slept.

Source: Wuthering Heights (abridged version)

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