denote

Meaning

1. (transitive) To indicate; to mark.
2. (transitive) To make overt.
3. (transitive) To refer to literally; to convey as objective meaning.

Synonyms

signify

indicate

mean

show

mark

designate

represent

express

imply

point out

stand for

manifest

betoken

display

connote

motion

demonstrate

symbolize

declare

spell

suggest

convey

purport

distinguish

describe

tell

utter

score

give

say

🗣️

point to

point

refer

check

opt

pick out

register

characterize

elect

evince

exemplify

exhibit

appoint

choose

announce

prove

import

depict

denotation

bespeak

Translations

signifier

denotar

dénoter

denotar

indiquer

bezeichnen

kennzeichnen

bedeuten

markieren

denotare

aanduiden

marquer

indicar

indicare

aangeven

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Pronounced as (IPA)

/dɪˈnəʊt/

Etymology

From Middle French denoter, from Latin denotare, from de- (“complete”) and notare (“to mark out”).