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Synonyms for signify

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Synonyms for signify

to have or convey a particular idea

to be of significance or importance

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Synonyms for signify

denote or connote

convey or express a meaning

make known with a word or signal

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When used to describe research, it signifies the experiments are carried out on real people, and so the results carry a great deal more weight than any research carried out in vitro.
The white triangle signifies equality and fraternity, the blue field stands for peace, truth and justice while the red band stands for patriotism and valour.
The shape of the candy cane signifies the shepherds' staff which guides the sheep.
SHS signifies members of Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica.
THE PS17.5m sale of the North East building occupied by Tesco Bank has signifies "signifies the region's ability to secure large deals".
In his message, he has said that the festival of lights signifies the victory of good over evil and is an appropriate occasion for people to resolve to follow the high ideals in life.
Accordingly, Tulsu as a signifier neither signifies one single woman nor equals to the whole women the man has met, while occupying a surplus status.
Organized as a festschrift in honor of the late British music theorist Raymond Monelle, this collection of 22 papers explores the semiotics of music, or, in other words, the ways in which music signifies, with a key theme of the volume being the issue of how musical signification is intermodally-connected (or networked) with dramatic, historical, political, and social narratives.
Hilton's new name, Hilton Worldwide, signifies the company's global breadth and reach, and the logo incorporates key design elements that reflect Hilton's rich heritage, vision for the future and commitment to excellence in service.
The padlock on one of the other spoons is a sign of security and signifies the lover will keep his partner safe.
According to the royal astrologer, grass signifies bad luck for farmers as insects might disrupt the crops, and wine signifies turmoil and fighting as the country experienced for several decades.
It signifies, in fact, that sexuality is no longer rooted in anthropology; it means that sex is viewed as a simple role, interchangeable at one's pleasure.