signifies

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mean, indicate v.
be of importance v.

VERB

mean, indicate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

add up to bespeak convey imply manifest portend proclaim represent spell stand for suggest symbolize

STRONG

announce bear betoken carry communicate connote denote disclose evidence evince exhibit express flash import insinuate intend intimate matter purport show sign talk tell wink

WEAK

be a sign of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal withhold

STRONG

bottle up cover hide leave alone listen refrain refuse suppress

VERB

be of importance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

mean

STRONG

count import matter weigh

WEAK

be of consequence be of significance carry weight

Antonyms

STRONG

ignore

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signifies

“That $10 million signifies the potential for a true comeback,” Abaunza said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

In contrast, the market doesn’t immediately discount “pure news,” which gives an advantage to those who quickly recognize the pure news for what it signifies.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 4, 2026

The service's map of Germany was nearly completely coloured the dark purple that signifies "extreme heat warning".

From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026

Dahlia Lithwick: This seems like a very technical case, but that 6–3 split signifies a lot.

From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026

“They are called Urim and Thummim. The black signifies ‘yes,’ and the white ‘no.’

From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho