connotes

verb

Definition of connotesnext
present tense third-person singular of connote
as in implies
formal, of a word to make you think about (something) in addition to the word's meaning The word "childlike" connotes innocence. For her, the word "family" connotes love and comfort.

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  1. implies
  2. denotes
  3. signifies
  4. means
Verb
  • The unknown author implies that JVP has a large base and seeks peace.
    — U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The effort, still in its earliest stages, is designed to dream up a new future for 324 acres of land — including the fairgrounds and two adjacent sites — that will be realized in full, as the name implies, in 2050.
    — Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of implies
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  • That denotes a passport used for official state business, issued to government officials on foreign work trips and military personnel stationed abroad, according to an edict published by the Russian government and a document on the Russian foreign ministry’s website.
    — Reuters, NBC News, 4 Mar. 2025
  • The word ‘character’ denotes something less than attractive.
    — Todd Leopold, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
Definition of denotes
Verb
  • The celestial event signifies the first day of winter, astronomically.
    — Amanda Cappelli, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The number two signifies duality and calls for unity, Jenn King, cosmic numerologist, tells USA TODAY.
    — Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of signifies
Verb
  • Validation means recognizing and accepting an employee’s feelings, fostering a supportive and understanding environment that boosts morale and productivity.
    — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
  • The victory means more for Roberson and than just beating an Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland B Conference private school.
    — Craig J. Clary, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2025
Definition of means
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