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Signify

verb

to mean or show.

7 letters 3 syllables

What does Signify mean?

to mean or show.

Dictionary definition

To show or mean something.

Example sentences

Signify in a sentence

easy

A red light can signify stop.

medium

In the poem, the dark clouds signify worry.

hard

The symbol may signify hope, change, or a new beginning depending on context.

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Practice 1

What does signify mean?

Practice 2

Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to signify?

Practice 3

Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for signify?

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Synonyms

Words like Signify

meanClose in meaning when signify means to mean or show.
indicateClose in meaning when signify means to mean or show.
representClose in meaning when signify means to mean or show.
Antonyms

Opposite words

hideContrasts with signify in the meaning to mean or show.
obscureContrasts with signify in the meaning to mean or show.
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Base word

signify

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