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intimate vs make out

make out vs intimate

intimate is a noun but make out is not a noun.

intimate is an adjective but make out is not an adjective.

intimate and make out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
intimate Yes Yes Yes No
make out No No Yes No
As verbs, make out is a hyponym of intimate; that is, make out is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than intimate:
  • intimate: imply as a possibility
  • make out: imply or suggest
intimate (noun) make out (noun)
someone to whom private matters are confided
intimate (adjective) make out (adjective)
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
thoroughly acquainted through study or experience
having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere
innermost or essential
concerning things deeply private and personal
used euphemistically to refer to the genitals
involved in a sexual relationship
having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship
intimate (verb) make out (verb)
give to understand distinguish by sight or hearing
imply as a possibility make out and issue
write all the required information onto a form
imply or suggest
try to establish
have sexual intercourse with
kiss, embrace, or fondle with sexual passion
detect with the senses
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
proceed or get along
Difference between intimate and make out

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