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signify

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪ/ · UK /ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪ/

Forms: signifies

signify means: To represent a feeling or idea, or show that something has a particular meaning or importance.

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To represent a feeling or idea, or show that something has a particular meaning or importance.

  • A nod can signify agreement.
  • The ring signifies their lasting commitment.
  • What does this symbol signify?

How to use it: signify that… (His smile signified that he was pleased.)

Similar words: mean, represent, indicate

Common phrases: signify agreement, signify a change, signify something

Questions about signify

What does signify mean?

To represent a feeling or idea, or show that something has a particular meaning or importance.

What is signify in other languages?

Türkçe: ifade etmek · Español: significar · Français: signifier · Deutsch: bedeuten · Italiano: significare · 日本語: 意味する

How do you pronounce signify?

In American English /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪ/; in British English /ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪ/.

How do you use signify in a sentence?

A nod can signify agreement. The ring signifies their lasting commitment.

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