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   signify

   /ˈsɪɡnɪfʌɪ/

   verb

   • 1. be an indication of: "this decision signified a fundamental change in their priorities" Similar be evidence ofbe a sign ofmarksignalmeanspelladd up toamount todenotebe symptomatic ofbe a symptom ofrevealmanifestdesignateannounceheraldbe an indication ofindicatepoint toliterary:betoken
   • ▪ be a symbol of; have as meaning: "the church used this image to signify the Holy Trinity" Similar meandenotedesignaterepresentsymbolizestand forcorrespond tobe equivalent toimplyliterary:betoken
   • ▪ (of a person) indicate or declare (a feeling or intention): "signify your agreement by signing the letter below" Similar expressindicateshowcommunicateintimateannounceproclaimdeclarepronounceOpposite withholdkeep secret
   • ▪ be of importance: "the locked door doesn't necessarily signify" Similar mean anything/somethingbe of importancebe of consequencebe importantbe significantbe of significancecarry weightbe of accountcountmatterbe relevantinformal:cut any ice
   • 2. (among black Americans) exchange boasts or insults as a game or ritual: informal US "I wasn't signifying at her"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French signifier, from Latin significare ‘indicate, portend’, from signum ‘token’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSIGNIFY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SIGNIFY definition: 1. to be a sign of something; to mean: 2. to make something known; to show: 3. to have importance…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of SIGNIFY is to be a sign of : mean. How to use signify in a sentence. Did you know?

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › signifySIGNIFY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   verb (used with object) , sig·ni·fied, sig·ni·fy·ing. to make known by signs, speech, or action. Synonyms: indicate, express, signal. to be a sign of; mean; portend. Synonyms: imply, betoken, denote, indicate, represent.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsignify verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   [transitive] to do something to make your feelings, intentions, etc. known. signify something She signified her approval with a smile. The jury signify their verdict by a show of hands. In 2007 Spain signified its desire to join the Council. signify that… He nodded to signify that he agreed.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySIGNIFY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   SIGNIFY meaning: 1. to be a sign of something; to mean: 2. to make something known; to show: 3. to have importance…. Learn more.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › signifySignify - definition of signify by The Free Dictionary

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   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.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSIGNIFY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you signify something, you make a sign or gesture in order to communicate a particular meaning.