denote

significare, indicare

Rappresentare qualcosa o avere un significato preciso.

In inglese semplice: To stand for something or have a particular meaning.

• The symbol denotes a number.
• Here, blue denotes cold water.
• What does this letter denote?

Sinonimi: mean, signify, represent

Espressioni comuni: denote something, denote a value, denote a quantity

indicare, segnare

Mostrare dove si trova qualcosa o indicare che esiste.

In inglese semplice: To show where something is or that something exists.

• Red arrows denote the exit route.
• The stones denote the old boundary.
• Small crosses denote the locations of wells.

Sinonimi: indicate, mark, show

Espressioni comuni: denote a boundary, denote a location, denote a route

denotare, significare

Esprimere il significato diretto di una parola, senza le idee o le emozioni che richiama.

In inglese semplice: To express the direct meaning of a word, apart from ideas or feelings connected with it.

• The word kitten denotes a young cat.
• Home denotes a place where someone lives.
• The term denotes a person, but also suggests respect.

Sinonimi: mean, refer to

Espressioni comuni: denote an animal, denote a concept, denote something literally