intimation — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A hint; an indirect suggestion.

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   Examples

   Without mentioning the king of England, or giving the least intimation that he was sent by him.

   At length, perchance, the immaterial heaven will appear as much higher to the American mind, and the intimations that star it as much brighter.

   More examples (1)

   And actually I had important intimations to communicate as he faced the end. But intimations weren't much use.

2. The act of intimating.

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3. Announcement; declaration.

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   Examples

   They made an edict with an intimation that whosoever killed a stork, should be banished.

4. The thing intimated.

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Noun

1. an indirect suggestion

   Synonyms

   hintbreath

   Broader terms

   suggestionpropositionproffer

   Examples

   not a breath of scandal ever touched her

2. a slight suggestion or vague understanding

   Synonyms

   inklingglimmeringglimmer

   Broader terms

   suggestion

   Examples

   he had no inkling what was about to happen