denote — to be a sign of; indicate
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to be a sign of; indicate
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈnoʊt/
Example Sentences
- The chef's tall hat denotes his rank in the kitchen hierarchy.
- In his diary, a smiley face denotes a good day, while a frown means disaster.
- The number of stars on a general's uniform denotes their military rank.
denote
VERB[/dɪˈnoʊt/]
to be a sign of; indicate
A red light denotes stop — the signal directly shows what action to take.
Denote the note on the coat — one small mark tells what it wrote.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'denotare,' formed from the prefix 'de-' (down, away) combined with 'notare' (to mark, note), which derives from 'nota' (mark, sign). The word entered English in the 16th century.
Breakdown
de- (down, away) + notare (to mark, note) = denote
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📝Examples
“The chef's tall hat denotes his rank in the kitchen hierarchy.”
“In his diary, a smiley face denotes a good day, while a frown means disaster.”
“The number of stars on a general's uniform denotes their military rank.”
“My cat's purring denotes happiness, but her hissing clearly denotes 'back off, human!'”
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