signify

verb

ˈsig-nə-ˌfī How to pronounce signify (audio)
Definition of signifynext
1
as in to mean
to be of importance never mind, as the color of the room doesn't signify in the least

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2
as in to denote
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind the symbol failed to signify anything to me—until I realized that it was upside down

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3
as in to indicate
to serve as a sign or symptom of the opening of the new mall signifies the city's overdue emergence from economic depression

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Recent Examples of signify Brown balayage signifies the use of the technique on a brunette base color. — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026 The Lion’s Gate Portal is an annual celestial occurrence that signifies the alignment of the sun in Leo with the earth and the star Sirius. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Aug. 2026 The Lion’s Gate Portal is the celestial event that signifies the alignment of the sun in Leo, the Earth, and Sirius, the brightest star in the sky. — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026 The new ways of the parliament carried meaning and signified the beginning of a new era. — Lina Sergie Attar, Time, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for signify
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signify
  1. mean
  2. denote
  3. indicate
  4. matter
  5. imply
  6. weigh
Verb
  • That means scanning a 2D barcode can link you to an instruction manual, food allergens, coupons, show you what farm the product came from and whether the package is recyclable.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
  • As the Gen4 car is also wider and longer than its predecessor, this, along with its formidable top speed, means FE has altered its calendar to include more permanent race tracks.
    — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of mean
Verb
  • Eligible cars would receive special license plates denoting the car as a historic vehicle and be insured as collector motor vehicles.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • One of the factors that may cause this type of aHUS is pregnancy, as denoted by p-aHUS.
    — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of denote
Verb
  • Tests between -112°F and 68°F showed no exothermic peaks associated with water crystallization, indicating that ice formation was suppressed in the hydrogel.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Research indicates one in-person meeting can deliver the impact of three virtual ones, with many finding the commercial return outweighs travel costs.
    — Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of indicate
Verb
  • Choose the task that truly matters, simplify one obligation, and protect enough quiet to keep your body on board.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Why durability matters far from paved roads Solar panels sitting on the roof of a building have a relatively peaceful life.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of matter
Verb
  • Tuesday, David Berman of the Eastern District clarified that the Eastern District did not mean to imply through the filing that Rozier was part of a gang.
    — Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • In 2010, Hilton posted a picture of the then 17 year old Cyrus getting out of a car, with some parts pixelated, implying the child star was not fully clothed.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of imply
Verb
  • For the fifth consecutive year, The Athletic has ranked the head coaches of the Football Bowl Subdivision into eight tiers, weighing everything from resume to resources to longevity and more.
    — Chris Vannini, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • California lawmakers are weighing whether to take action after videos surfaced showing an electric-shock glove that may soon be used as part of federal immigration enforcement.
    — Steve Large, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
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