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denote vs signify

signify vs denote

denote and signify both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
denote No No Yes No
signify No No Yes No
As verbs, signify is a hypernym of denote; that is, signify is a word with a broader meaning than denote:
  • denote: have as a meaning
  • signify: denote or connote
Other hypernyms of denote include intend, mean, stand for.
denote (verb) signify (verb)
have as a meaning convey or express a meaning
be a sign or indication of make known with a word or signal
make known; make an announcement denote or connote
Difference between denote and signify

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