meld vs denote

meld is a noun but denote is not a noun.

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

As verbs, denote is a hypernym of meld; that is, denote is a word with a broader meaning than meld:

Other hypernyms of meld include announce.

meld (noun)	denote (noun)
a form of rummy using two decks of cards and four jokers; jokers and deuces are wild; the object is to form groups of the same rank

meld (verb)	denote (verb)
mix together different elements	have as a meaning
lose its distinct outline or shape; blend gradually	be a sign or indication of
announce for a score; of cards in a card game	make known; make an announcement