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accent |
to mark (a syllable) with a written or printed indication of stress. [1/8 definitions] |
adumbrate |
to give a vague sign or indication of ahead of time; foreshadow. [1/2 definitions] |
denotation |
a symbol, sign, or indication. [1/3 definitions] |
directive |
providing direction or indication. [1/2 definitions] |
evidence |
trace or indication. [1/5 definitions] |
forecast |
to give an early indication of; foreshadow. [1/4 definitions] |
glimmering |
a faint indication; inkling. [1/3 definitions] |
hereby |
by this sign or indication; at this moment. |
import |
intended meaning; indication; implication. [1/7 definitions] |
index |
something serving as a sign, indication, or measure. [1/10 definitions] |
indicia |
a characteristic mark or indication. [1/2 definitions] |
lead1 |
an indication, hint, or clue. [1/20 definitions] |
manifestation |
a display, demonstration, or indication of something. [1/4 definitions] |
mark1 |
an indication. [1/16 definitions] |
nibble |
(informal) an indication of interest, as in an offer. [1/8 definitions] |
nod |
to move the head up and down as an indication of assent, greeting, or approval. [2/7 definitions] |
note |
a slight underlying indication or suggestion. [1/11 definitions] |
notice |
warning, news, or indication of something, esp. in written or printed form. [2/7 definitions] |
OK1 |
(informal) an indication of approval or acceptance. [1/5 definitions] |
phrenology |
the study of the configurations of the skull as an indication of a person's character and mental capabilities. |
point to |
to serve as a sign or indication of something. [1/2 definitions] |
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