signify

verb

ˈsig-nə-ˌfī How to pronounce signify (audio)
Definition of signifynext
1
as in to mean
to be of importance never mind, as the color of the room doesn't signify in the least

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2
as in to denote
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind the symbol failed to signify anything to me—until I realized that it was upside down

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3
as in to indicate
to serve as a sign or symptom of the opening of the new mall signifies the city's overdue emergence from economic depression

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Recent Examples of signify Falling more than 10 percent would signify a symbolic milestone known on Wall Street as a correction. — Joe Rennison, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2025 And while more specialized LEO broadband Internet interests are also emerging—in the public and private sectors—Ofcom’s decision signifies an important shift in consumer LEO internet providers. — IEEE Spectrum, 11 Mar. 2025 Solomonov says it’s inspired by spring signifying a new beginning. — Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 That might be signifying that the audience needs to pay attention to what happened, or that what has transpired marks a turning point. — Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 8 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for signify
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signify
  1. mean
  2. denote
  3. indicate
  4. matter
  5. imply
  6. weigh
Verb
  • This meant many people started to want to be comedians, which fed into that culture of competition.
    — Ollie Barder, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
  • The new Wood Finishing Series bourbon is called the Keepers Release, and it’s meant to be a tribute to the team that works in the distillery’s warehouses overseeing the maturation of the bourbon produced there.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2025
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  • To simplify its naming conventions, all of the brand's budget-friendly models will be simply called Roomba moving forward, whereas midrange models will be called Roomba Plus, and the name Roomba Max will denote high-end robots.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PCMAG, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The idea was simple: the happy couple slice open a cake revealing icing colored either blue or pink to denote a boy or girl.
    — Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
Definition of denote
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  • Antibodies directed against the stalks of H1N1 viruses can cross-react with H5N1, likely indicating some protection against severe disease.
    — Will Stone, NPR, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Studies indicate that mindfulness practitioners are less susceptible to misinformation, as meditation fosters rational thinking and deliberate decision-making.
    — Felicia Jackson, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of indicate
Verb
  • This ongoing engagement reassures your team that their opinions matter, fostering a culture of trust and commitment.
    — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
  • What matters is that Dan Hurley’s team won, extending its tournament winning streak to 13 games — and, most importantly, keeping alive its dream of a three-peat.
    — Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of matter
Verb
  • This implies a very strong Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 2.1% (vs. 19.0% for S&P 500).
    — Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • This doesn’t imply that diplomatic options are lost.
    — Matthew Clary, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of imply
Verb
  • When he was rescued by police officers last month, the man measured 5-foot-9 and weighed just 68 pounds.
    — Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Donors must be in good health, at least 17 years old and weigh at least 110 pounds.
    — La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
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