intimate2

 
Pronunciation: /ˈɪntɪmeɪt/

verb

[with object]
  • state or make known: Mr Hutchison has intimated his decision to retire
  • [with clause] imply or hint: he had already intimated that he might not be able to continue

Origin:

early 16th century: (earlier (late Middle English) as intimation) from late Latin intimat- 'made known', from the verb intimare (see intimate1)