intimated

"Only a couple of intimates had ever read his writing."

"I hope that we shall win the game."

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"Note this fine detail in the lower left corner."

"Once a decision has been reached and notified to the parties it becomes binding."

"The disclosure of the new project details was a surprise to the team. "

"She discreetly packed her belongings before leaving the room. "

"Are you suggesting that I killed my wife?"

"We have an available candidate."

"My argument for staying late was that I needed extra time to finish my project. "

"Before dinner, I finished my homework. "

"The shooting escalated the existing hostility."