Meaning & Definition of word "Signify"

Signify

/ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪ/

1. To be a sign of something; to represent or indicate.
- Example: The red color on the map signifies danger.
2. To mean something; to convey a particular meaning.
- Example: In the context of art, the blue color often signifies calmness.
3. To make known by signs or words; to communicate.
- Example: The results of the survey signify a change in public opinion.
4. To express or indicate a specific idea or intention.
- Example: His nod signified agreement with the proposal.
5. To have importance or consequence.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: To get the message across.

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

Meaning: To make it clear.

Example Sentence: She signifies what she meant through her tone.