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de·note
 denote
- pronunciation:
- dih
not
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verb |
| inflections: |
denoted, denotes, denoting |
| definition 1: |
to be a mark or sign of.
A flashing red light denotes danger.- synonyms:
- indicate, mark
- similar words:
- designate, represent, signal
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| definition 2: |
to be a name for; mean.
The word "mother" denotes a woman who has one or more children.- synonyms:
- mean, represent, stand for
- similar words:
- designate, name
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| related words: |
call, indicate, mean, point, promise |
| derivations: |
denotable (adj.), denotement (n.) |
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