SIGNIFIES Synonyms
14 hypernyms for signifies. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for SIGNIFIES
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| denotes | verb v | |||||
verb • be a sign or indication of • have as a meaning • make known; make an announcement | ||||||
| implies | verb v | |||||
verb • express or state indirectly • suggest as a logically necessary consequence; in logic • have as a logical consequence • suggest that someone is guilty • have as a necessary feature | ||||||
| represents | verb v | |||||
verb • take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to • express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol • be representative or typical for • be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute • serve as a means of expressing something • be typical of • form or compose • be the defense counsel for someone in a trial • create an image or likeness of • play a role or part • perform (a play), especially on a stage • describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality • point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance • bring forward and present to the mind • to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets) | ||||||
| suggests | verb v | |||||
verb • make a proposal, declare a plan for something • drop a hint; intimate by a hint • imply as a possibility • call to mind | ||||||
| mean | verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj | |||||
noun • an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n adjective satellite • approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value • characterized by malice • having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality • marked by poverty befitting a beggar • (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity • (used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt • of no value or worth • very good; of the highest quality verb • mean or intend to express or convey • have as a logical consequence • denote or connote • have in mind as a purpose • have a specified degree of importance • intend to refer to • destine or designate for a certain purpose | ||||||
| betoken | verb v | |||||
verb • be a signal for or a symptom of • indicate, as with a sign or an omen | ||||||
| intend | verb v | |||||
verb • have in mind as a purpose • design or destine • mean or intend to express or convey • denote or connote | ||||||
| stand for | verb v | |||||
verb • express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol • denote or connote • take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to • tolerate or bear | ||||||