be intimate

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Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To engage in sexual intercourse with someone. This is a euphemistic and somewhat informal phrase used to describe a sexual relationship or act.
Usage
  • The phrase "be intimate" is used to describe the act of having sex in a less direct way. It is often used in past or present perfect tenses (e.g., ).
  • It is typically followed by the preposition "with" to indicate the other person involved.
Examples
  • Verb:
    • They had been intimate before they decided to get married.
    • He admitted to being intimate with her on several occasions.
    • The couple chose to wait until marriage before being intimate.
Advanced Usage
  • "To have been intimate": This perfect construction is very common, emphasizing a past sexual relationship that may or may not be ongoing.
    • She revealed they had been intimate during their summer abroad.
  • The phrase can sometimes imply emotional closeness in addition to the physical act, though its primary meaning is sexual.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sleep with (phrasal verb): A more casual synonym for "be intimate with."
    • It is rumored he slept with his co-star.
  • Make love (verb phrase): A phrase that often emphasizes emotional affection and tenderness alongside the sexual act.
    • The newlyweds made love for the first time.
Synonyms
  • Have sex with: A more direct and neutral synonym.
  • Consummate (verb): Often used specifically for the first act of sexual intercourse within a marriage.
Related Phrases
  • Be physically intimate: A slightly more explicit variant that clarifies the nature of the intimacy.
    • The therapy addressed their issues with being physically intimate.
  • Intimate relations: A formal noun phrase referring to sexual activity.
    • The book discusses intimate relations in the Victorian era.
Notes on Usage
  • "Be intimate" is a euphemism. Its formality level is neutral to informal. In very formal or medical contexts, terms like "engage in sexual intercourse" or "copulate" might be used instead.
  • The related adjective "intimate" by itself (e.g., ) can refer to a private, emotionally close situation that may or may not involve sexual activity. The verb phrase "be intimate" specifically denotes the sexual act.
Verb
  1. have sexual intercourse with
    • This student sleeps with everyone in her dorm
    • Adam knew Eve
    • Were you ever intimate with this man?

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