Signify

/ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To be a sign of something; to represent or indicate.

The red color on the map signifies danger.

To mean something; to convey a particular meaning.

In the context of art, the blue color often signifies calmness.

To make known by signs or words; to communicate.

The results of the survey signify a change in public opinion.

To express or indicate a specific idea or intention.

His nod signified agreement with the proposal.

To have importance or consequence.

Her promotion signifies her hard work and dedication.

Middle English: from Old French ‘signifier’, from Latin ‘significare’.

signify one's intentions

To make one's plans or wishes known.

signify the end

To indicate that something has come to a conclusion.

signify with a gesture

To express a meaning through physical actions.

sign

An object, quality, or event whose presence or occurrence indicates the probable presence or occurrence of something else.

signal

A gesture, action, or sound that is used to convey information or instructions.

symbol

A mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process.

To get the message across.

His disappointment signifies that he didn't like the outcome.

To make it clear.

She signifies what she meant through her tone.