intimation
gb/ˌɪntɪmˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɪntɪmˈeɪʃən/
C1
Inglés
~ 9400
jel, utalás, értesítés, bejelentés, jelzés, célzás
SUSTANTIVO
C1
FORMAL
1
Patrón de uso:
an intimation that [clause]; an intimation of [something]; give [someone] an intimation that [clause]
The first intimation that something was wrong came when the lights suddenly went out.
Az első jel arra, hogy valami nincs rendben, az volt, hogy hirtelen kialudtak a fények.
She gave no intimation that she was planning to resign.
Semmi jelét nem adta annak, hogy le akar mondani.
There had been dark intimations of trouble in the weeks before the crash.
We had some intimation that the policy might change, but nothing definite.
His sudden silence was an uncomfortable intimation that the discussion was over.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I had no intimation that he was sick.
Semmi jelét nem láttam annak, hogy beteg.
The low sales were an intimation that the product had a problem.
Az alacsony eladások annak a jelei voltak, hogy probléma van a termékkel.
Her short email was an intimation that she was not happy.
The cold wind was our first intimation of winter.
He left early without any intimation to his boss.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse "intimation" with "intimidation". "Intimation" means a hint or indirect sign; "intimidation" means making someone feel afraid. They also often try to use *intimation* in very casual speech where "hint" or "sign" would sound more natural.
Significado
subtle or indirect hint
Colocaciones
the first intimation
|the slightest intimation
|without (any) intimation
|an intimation that
|an intimation of trouble
|give an intimation
Sinónimos
hint (More common and neutral; can be both subtle and fairly clear, while 'intimation' usually sounds more formal and delicate.)
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suggestion (Broader and more general; not always as indirect or subtle as an 'intimation'.)
Antónimos
announcement (A clear, direct statement, whereas an intimation is indirect and often only implied.)
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explicit statement (Open and fully clear, the opposite of a vague, indirect intimation.)
Temas
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A small or indirect sign, hint, or suggestion about something, often about what may happen in the future.
An indirect, often slight or subtle indication, hint, or suggestion, especially about something that may happen or be true.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
FORMAL
2
értesítés
B1
bejelentés
B2
Patrón de uso:
intimation of [something]; intimation to [someone]; on intimation of [something]
The landlord must give written intimation of any planned increase in rent.
A bérbeadónak minden tervezett lakbéremelésről írásbeli értesítést kell adnia.
On intimation of the applicant’s death, the claim was closed.
A kérelmező halálának bejelentése után az igényt lezárták.
Employees will receive prior intimation of any changes to their contracts.
No intimation of the decision was sent to the affected residents.
The court awaited formal intimation of the settlement from both parties.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The company sent an intimation of closure to all staff.
A vállalat bezárásról szóló értesítést küldött minden dolgozónak.
We did not receive any intimation of the meeting.
Nem kaptunk semmilyen értesítést a megbeszélésről.
By law, the bank must give intimation of these charges.
The school gave parents an intimation of the new rules.
There was no prior intimation of the new tax.
Error frecuente:
Learners may try to use this formal sense of "intimation" in everyday speech instead of more natural words like "message", "email", or "notice". This sense is best kept for legal, business, or very formal writing.
Significado
formal or official notification
Colocaciones
intimation of death
|written intimation
|prior intimation
|intimation to the parties
|on intimation of
|without prior intimation
Sinónimos
notification (Very close in meaning; more common and slightly less formal than 'intimation' in official contexts.)
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notice (Broad and common; can be informal, while 'intimation' sounds technical or legal.)
Antónimos
non-disclosure (The deliberate failure to give required information, the opposite of sending an official intimation.)
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withholding (Keeping information back instead of issuing a formal intimation.)
Temas
law
|business
|communication
Definición
A formal message that officially tells someone about something, often in legal or business settings.
A formal notice or notification, especially in legal, official, or administrative contexts.
SUSTANTIVO
C2
LITERARY
3
Patrón de uso:
the intimation of [something]; by intimation; the intimation of [someone’s] [feelings/wishes]
The letter was less a complaint than an intimation of her deep disappointment.
A levél kevésbé volt panasz, inkább mély csalódottságának finom jelzése.
There was in his tone a quiet intimation of anger, though he chose his words carefully.
A hangjában ott volt a harag halk jelzése, bár gondosan válogatta meg a szavait.
The painting offers a subtle intimation of loss without stating it directly.
His decision came without any prior intimation of his feelings.
The novel’s opening pages carry a faint intimation of the tragedy to come.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Her careful words were an intimation of her true thoughts.
Gondosan megválogatott szavai finoman jelezték valódi gondolatait.
He gave a soft intimation of his wish to leave.
Finoman jelezte, hogy szeretne elmenni.
The story begins with an intimation of danger.
We had only a gentle intimation of his plan.
The music gives an intimation of sadness.
Error frecuente:
Learners may not realize this literary sense focuses on the *act* of making something known, and may translate it simply as "idea" or "thought". It usually implies a gentle, indirect way of communicating.
Significado
the act of making known
Colocaciones
the intimation of her wishes
|the intimation of mortality
|by the slightest intimation
|a delicate intimation
|the quiet intimation of
Sinónimos
communication (More general and common; does not carry the same sense of delicacy or indirectness as 'intimation'.)
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conveyance (Formal; like 'intimation', focuses on the act of making something known, but can sound more technical.)
Antónimos
concealment (Act of hiding information, the opposite of making it known through intimation.)
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suppression (Deliberately preventing information from being known, contrasted with the act of intimating it.)
Temas
communication
|literature
|core_vocabulary
Definición
The act of telling or showing something to someone, often gently or in an indirect way.
The act or process of making something known to someone, especially in a delicate, restrained, or indirect way.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
intimation
AFI
GB/ˌɪntɪmˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɪntɪmˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas y acento
in - tim - a - tion (4 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: intimation
- Plural: intimation, intimations
Familia de palabras
Forms
intimations
noun
Core family
intimate
verb B2
Related words
intimacy
noun B2
intimately
adverb C1
Expresiones
the first intimation of
1/ðə fˈɚst ˌɪntɪmˈeɪʃən əv/
fixed phrase
formal
earliest sign or hint of
Used to talk about the first small or indirect sign that something is happening or will happen.
Ejemplos
- The sudden drop in temperature was the first intimation of the coming storm.
- His late-night calls were the first intimation of trouble in the marriage.
- The letter was the first intimation of her plans to move abroad.
without any intimation
1/wɪðˈaʊt ˈɛni ˌɪntɪmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
with no prior warning
Used to say that something happened with no warning or message before it.
Ejemplos
- The workers were dismissed without any intimation.
- The flight was cancelled without any intimation to the passengers.
- Our rent was increased without any intimation in advance.