English Synonym Finder

be intimate

Definitions

To have a close, familiar, or affectionate relationship with someone.

To engage in sexual activity with another person.

Examples

They decided to be intimate and share their deepest secrets with each other.

It takes a long time for some people to feel comfortable enough to be intimate in a relationship.

The couple sought counseling to learn how to be intimate again after years of growing apart.

Synonyms

be close bond connect cohabit cuddle embrace familiarize

Antonyms

alienate detach disassociate distance estrange ignore isolate