Definitions
- Referring to a subtle or indirect way of conveying information or ideas. - Describing a hint or suggestion that is not explicitly stated. - Talking about a veiled or implied message or meaning.
- Offering an idea or proposal for consideration or adoption. - Proposing a course of action or solution to a problem. - Indicating or implying something indirectly or subtly.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve conveying information or ideas indirectly.
- 2Both can be used to imply or hint at something without stating it directly.
- 3Both require interpretation or inference by the listener or reader.
What is the difference?
- 1Purpose: Intimated is often used to convey a hidden or veiled message, while suggest is more straightforward and direct in proposing an idea or course of action.
- 2Clarity: Suggest is clearer and more explicit in its meaning than intimated, which can be more ambiguous or open to interpretation.
- 3Tone: Intimated can have a negative or suspicious connotation, while suggest is generally neutral or positive.
- 4Usage: Intimated is less common and more formal than suggest, which is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
Remember this!
Intimated and suggest are both words used to convey information or ideas indirectly. However, intimated is often used to imply or hint at something without stating it directly, while suggest is more straightforward and direct in proposing an idea or course of action. Additionally, intimated can have a negative or suspicious connotation, while suggest is generally neutral or positive.
