• closely acquainted; familiar

Synonyms: close, bosom, boon, dear, cherished, familiar, confidential, faithful, constant, devoted, fast, firm, favourite, special

• private and personal

Synonyms: personal, private, confidential, secret

• a very close friend

Synonyms: close friend, best friend, bosom friend, constant companion, alter ego, confidant, confidante, close associate

• state or make known

Synonyms: announce, state, proclaim, set forth, make known, make public, make plain, impart, disclose, reveal, divulge, imply, suggest, hint at, insinuate, indicate, signal, allude to, refer to, communicate, convey