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denote vs return

return vs denote

denote is not a noun while return is a noun.

denote and return both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
denote No No Yes No
return Yes No Yes No
As verbs, return is a hyponym of denote; that is, return is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than denote:
  • denote: have as a meaning
  • return: go back to something earlier
denote (noun) return (noun)
the act of going back to a prior location
a coming to or returning home
getting something back again
a tennis stroke that sends the ball back to the other player
(American football) the act of running back the ball after a kickoff or punt or interception or fumble
a reciprocal group action
the act of someone appearing again
the key on electric typewriters or computer keyboards that causes a carriage return and a line feed
document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
happening again (especially at regular intervals)
the occurrence of a change in direction back in the opposite direction
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
denote (verb) return (verb)
have as a meaning go back to a previous state
be a sign or indication of be restored
make known; make an announcement go back to something earlier
answer back
submit (a report, etc.) to someone in authority
pass down
make a return
give or supply
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
return to a previous position; in mathematics
bring back to the point of departure
pay back
return in kind
give back
be inherited by
elect again
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