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- DictionarySig·ni·fy/ˈsiɡnəˌfī/
verb
- 1. be an indication of: "this decision signified a fundamental change in their priorities"
- 2. (among black Americans) exchange boasts or insults as a game or ritual: informal US "I wasn't signifying at her"
to be a sign of something; to mean: Nobody really knows what the marks on the ancient stones signify. [ + that ] The number 30 on a road sign signifies that the speed limit is 30 miles an hour. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Meaning & significance.
Definitions of signify. verb. denote or connote. synonyms: intend, mean, stand for. see more. verb. make known with a word or signal. “He signified his wish to pay the bill for our meal” see more. verb. convey or express a meaning. “What does his strange behavior signify ?” synonyms: intend, mean, stand for. denote or connote. see more.
Definition of signify verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
6 days ago · (sɪgnɪfaɪ ) Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense signifies , present participle signifying , past tense, past participle signified. 1. verb. If an event, a sign, or a symbol signifies something, it is a sign of that thing or represents that thing. Fever accompanied by a runny nose usually signifies a cold. [VERB noun]
Origin of signify 1 First recorded in 1200–50; Middle English signifien, from Old French signifier, from Latin significāre “to make a sign, indicate, mention, denote”; equivalent to sign + -ify
Meaning of signify – Learner’s Dictionary. signify. verb [ T ] uk/ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪ/us. to be a sign of something: Red signifies danger. These lines on the road - what do they signify? Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge. Learn the words you need to communicate with confidence.
1. To denote; mean: A red traffic light signifies that traffic must stop. 2. To be a sign or indication of; suggest or imply: The test results will signify how serious the problem is. The surge in housing starts signifies an upturn in the economy. 3. To make known, as with a sign or word: He signified his disagreement with a frown. v.intr. 1.
