Definitions

1. noun

a hint or suggestion, often indirect or ambiguous, about something or someone

“The detective picked up on a few intimation that the suspect was hiding something.”

2. noun

a feeling or impression that something is about to happen or that someone is in a particular state or situation

“She had a bad intimation about the weather and decided to bring an umbrella.”

3. noun

a gentle or indirect warning, usually of a problem or danger

“The teacher gave the students an intimation about the upcoming exam and encouraged them to study harder.”

4. verb

to suggest or hint at something, often indirectly or ambiguously

“He intimated that the company was planning to lay off several employees.”