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intimating

verb
SayIN-ti-may-ting/ˈɪn.tɪ.meɪt.ɪŋ/

1 meaning of intimating

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  1. 1
    verb
    Present participle of intimate. Use this form for hinting at something while it is happening, often after a form of "be."

    She kept intimating that her brother was unhappy at his job.

    By raising his eyebrows, he was intimating that we should stay quiet.

    Note

intimating is a form of intimate

intimate, verb: To hint at something quietly instead of saying it openly. Full entry

Forms
intimateintimates he/she/itintimating -ing formintimated past tense, past participle
Spelling
intimate → intimating: drop the e, add -ing

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