Difference between Intimate and Adumbrate

What is the difference between Intimate and Adumbrate?

Intimate as a verb is to suggest or disclose discreetly. while Adumbrate as a verb is to foreshadow vaguely.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Closely acquainted; familiar. Of or involved in a sexual relationship. Personal, private.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A very close friend. (in plural intimates) Women's underwear, sleepwear, or lingerie, especially offered for sale in a store.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To suggest or disclose discreetly.

Example sentence: Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To foreshadow vaguely.To give a vague outline.To obscure or overshadow.

We hope you now know whether to use Intimate or Adumbrate in your sentence.