The difference between Bosom friend and Intimate

When used as nouns, bosom friend means a very close friend, whereas intimate means a very close friend.

Intimate is also verb with the meaning: to suggest or disclose (something) discreetly.

Intimate is also adjective with the meaning: closely acquainted.

check bellow for the other definitions of Bosom friend and Intimate

Intimate as an adjective:

Closely acquainted; familiar.

Examples:

"an intimate friend"

"He and his sister deeply valued their intimate relationship as they didn't have much else to live for."
Intimate as an adjective:

Of or involved in a sexual relationship.

Examples:

"She enjoyed some intimate time alone with her husband."
Intimate as an adjective:

Personal; private.

Examples:

"an intimate setting"
Intimate as an adjective:

Pertaining to details that require great familiarity to know.

Intimate as a noun:

A very close friend.

Examples:

"Only a couple of intimates had ever read his writing."
Intimate as a noun:

(in plural intimates) Women's underwear, sleepwear, or lingerie, especially offered for sale in a store.

Examples:

"You'll find bras and panties in the women's intimates section upstairs."

Intimate as a verb (ambitransitive):

To suggest or disclose (something) discreetly.

Examples:

"He intimated that we should leave before the argument escalated."
Intimate as a verb (transitive, India):

To notify.

Examples:

"I will intimate you when the details are available."