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signify

 

[ หˆsษชษกnษชหŒfaษช ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

communication

To be a sign of; denote. To have importance or bearing on. To convey or express in a particular way.

Synonyms

denote, indicate, mean, represent, symbolize

Examples of usage

  • The ringing of the bell signified the start of the ceremony.
  • His silence signified his disapproval.
  • The red traffic light signifies that it is not safe to cross the road.
  • Her smile signified her happiness.
  • The handshake signified the beginning of a new friendship.
Context #2 | Verb

formal

To make known by signs, speech, or action.

Synonyms

communicate, convey, express, indicate

Examples of usage

  • He signified his agreement by nodding his head.
  • She signified her intention to leave by standing up.
Context #3 | Noun

obsolete

A symbol or sign.

Synonyms

mark, sign, symbol

Examples of usage

  • The eagle was a signify of strength and power.

Translations

Translations of the word "signify" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น significar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‚เคšเคฟเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bedeuten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menandakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะทะฝะฐั‡ะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ oznaczaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ„ๅ‘ณใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท signifier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ significar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท belirtmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜๋ฏธํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุนู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ znamenat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ znamenaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่กจ็คบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pomeniti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ merkja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑั–ะปะดั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒ˜แƒจแƒœแƒแƒ•แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bildirmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ significar

Etymology

The word 'signify' originated from the Latin word 'significare', which means 'to make a sign, indicate'. The term has been used in English since the 14th century, evolving from its Old French counterpart 'signifier'. Throughout history, 'signify' has been used to express the idea of conveying meaning or importance through signs or symbols. It has been a key term in communication and language, emphasizing the power of symbols and gestures to convey messages.

See also: cosigner, ensign, sign, signage, signal, signatory, signature, signer, significant, signing, signs.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,252 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.