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- pronunciation:
- dih
not
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
denotes, denoting, denoted |
| definition 1: |
to be a mark or signal of; indicate.
A flashing red light at an intersection denotes the imperative to halt one's vehicle.The apostrophe in a contraction, such as in "don't" or "she'll," denotes that a letter or letters are omitted.- synonyms:
- indicate, mark, signify
- similar words:
- betoken, designate, portend, represent, signal, typify
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| definition 2: |
to be a name or verbal symbol for; mean.
The word "letter" denotes both an element of the alphabet and a written message to a person.- synonyms:
- mean, represent, signify, stand for
- similar words:
- designate, name, specify, symbolize, typify
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| definition 3: |
to show or make known; reveal.
A smile usually denotes happiness.- synonyms:
- indicate, reveal, show, signify
- similar words:
- connote, convey, express, imply, name, specify, suggest
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| related words: |
call, emblem, import, indicate, mean, point, promise |
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| derivations: |
denotable (adj.), denotement (n.) |
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