be intimate

verb phrase

Meaning

Share a very close, personal, or sexual relationship with someone.

Examples

They have been intimate for several months now.
It is difficult to be intimate with someone you do not fully trust.

Synonyms: close, connected, attached, confidential

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be intimate

verb phrase

Pronunciation: bi ˈɪntɪmət

Definition

Share a very close, personal, or sexual relationship with someone.

Examples

They have been intimate for several months now.
It is difficult to be intimate with someone you do not fully trust.

How to Use be intimate

be intimate with (prepositional phrase): to have a close or sexual relationship with a specific person — "They chose to be intimate with each other after a long period of dating."

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