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signify vs denote

denote vs signify

signify and denote both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
signify No No Yes No
denote No No Yes No
As verbs, denote is a hyponym of signify; that is, denote is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than signify:
  • signify: denote or connote
  • denote: have as a meaning
Other hyponyms of signify include refer.
signify (verb) denote (verb)
convey or express a meaning have as a meaning
make known with a word or signal be a sign or indication of
denote or connote make known; make an announcement
Difference between signify and denote

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