signify — to be a sign of something; to mean or indicate
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to be a sign of something; to mean or indicate
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɪɡnɪˌfaɪ/
Korean meaning: 의미하다, 나타내다, 중요함을 표시하다
Korean pronunciation: 시그-니-파이 (강세: 시그)
Example Sentences
- His red nose doesn't signify he's a clown - he just has a cold!
- The teacher's smile doesn't always signify an easy test.
- What does this symbol signify in mathematics?
signify
VERB//ˈsɪɡnɪˌfaɪ//
to be a sign of something; to mean or indicate
Dark clouds signify approaching rain
To modify would terrify - what would it signify?
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'signifier', derived from Latin 'significare', composed of 'signum' (sign) and 'facere' (to make). The word entered English in the 13th century through Norman French influence.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His red nose doesn't signify he's a clown - he just has a cold!”
“The teacher's smile doesn't always signify an easy test.”
“What does this symbol signify in mathematics?”
“The handshake signified the end of their long dispute.”
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