The difference between Cater-cousin and Intimate
When used as nouns, cater-cousin means distant relative, especially a very distant relative, of doubtful relation, 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 Cater-cousin and Intimate
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Cater-cousin as a noun:
Distant relative, especially a very distant relative, of doubtful relation.
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Cater-cousin as a noun:
A close or good friend. An intimate. A bosom friend. An intimate friend who is not a blood relation. A person treated as a cousin (relative) who is not a blood relation
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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."
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Intimate as an adjective:
Of or involved in a sexual relationship.
Examples:
"She enjoyed some intimate time alone with her husband."
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Intimate as an adjective:
Personal; private.
Examples:
"an intimate setting"
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Intimate as an adjective:
Pertaining to details that require great familiarity to know.
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Intimate as a noun:
A very close friend.
Examples:
"Only a couple of intimates had ever read his writing."
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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."
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Intimate as a verb (ambitransitive):
To suggest or disclose (something) discreetly.
Examples:
"He intimated that we should leave before the argument escalated."
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Intimate as a verb (transitive, India):
To notify.
Examples:
"I will intimate you when the details are available."