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connoteto suggest or imply something in addition to the literal meaning

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to suggest or imply something in addition to the literal meaning

Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈnoʊt/

Korean meaning: 암시하다, 함축하다

Korean pronunciation: 커**노**트

Example Sentences

  • In Korean culture, the color white connotes purity and simplicity, which is why hanbok often features white elements.
  • My mom's 'We need to talk' text always connotes trouble - I immediately start reviewing what I did wrong.
  • The word 'homework' connotes stress for students, but 'assignment' sounds more professional and less intimidating.

connote

VERB

//kəˈnoʊt//

to suggest or imply something in addition to the literal meaning

connote concept
💡 Concept

The dove painting connotes peace beyond its literal bird image

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connote rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

In a remote place, every quote can connote ancient wisdom

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/kəˈnoʊt/
🇬🇧 UK/kəˈnəʊt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixcon--
Rootnot
Suffix--ate

Origin

From Latin 'connotare', combining 'con-' (with) and 'notare' (to mark or note). The word entered English in the 15th century, originally used in logic and philosophy to describe additional meanings associated with a term.

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🎵Rhyme

devotepromoteremotequote
devote
promote
remote
quote

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📝Examples

In Korean culture, the color white connotes purity and simplicity, which is why hanbok often features white elements.

😄 Fun example

My mom's 'We need to talk' text always connotes trouble - I immediately start reviewing what I did wrong.

The word 'homework' connotes stress for students, but 'assignment' sounds more professional and less intimidating.

😄 Fun example

His use of formal language connotes respect, but sometimes it just makes him sound like a walking dictionary.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

implysuggestindicateinsinuatehint

Antonyms

denotestate explicitlydeclare

Related

connotationimplicationundertonesubtext