Signify: meaning, definitions and examples
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signify
[ หsษชษกnษชหfaษช ]
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.
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.
Translations
Translations of the word "signify" in other languages:
๐ต๐น significar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคเคฟเคค เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช bedeuten
๐ฎ๐ฉ menandakan
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะทะฝะฐัะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ oznaczaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆๅณใใ
๐ซ๐ท signifier
๐ช๐ธ significar
๐น๐ท belirtmek
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ฏธํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุนูู
๐จ๐ฟ znamenat
๐ธ๐ฐ znamenaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ่กจ็คบ
๐ธ๐ฎ pomeniti
๐ฎ๐ธ merkja
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑัะปะดััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแจแแแแก
๐ฆ๐ฟ bildirmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ significar
Word origin
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.