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- pronunciation:
- sIg
n
faI
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Grammatical Patterns, Word Parts
part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
signifies, signifying, signified |
definition 1: |
to serve as a sign of; mean.
I've seen this symbol many times, but I can't remember what it signifies.A closed door often signifies that privacy is requested.[verb + (that) + clause
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- synonyms:
- bespeak, denote, designate, indicate, mean, portend, represent, stand for
- similar words:
- augur, bode, connote, import, predicate, presage, symbolize, token
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definition 2: |
to make known; express.
Both leaders have now signified that they are ready to negotiate.[verb + (that) + clause
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- synonyms:
- communicate, convey, denote, disclose, express, indicate, reveal
- similar words:
- declare, impart, proclaim
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related words: |
evidence, herald, hint, imply, mean, portend, promise, signal, speak, typify |
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
definition 1: |
to matter or have importance or meaning.
- synonyms:
- carry weight, count, import, matter
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definition 2: |
(informal) esp. among African-Americans, to engage in a verbal game of humorous insults.
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related words: |
import |
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derivations: |
signifiable (adj.), signifier (n.) |
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