denote vs sophisticate

denote is not a noun while sophisticate is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
denote	No	No	Yes	No
sophisticate	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, sophisticate is a hyponym of denote; that is, sophisticate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than denote:

denote: have as a meaning
sophisticate: practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive

denote (noun)	sophisticate (noun)
	a worldly-wise person

denote (verb)	sophisticate (verb)
have as a meaning	make more complex or refined
be a sign or indication of	alter and make impure, as with the intention to deceive
make known; make an announcement	practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive
	make less natural or innocent