denoted

[dih-noh-tid] / dɪˈnoʊ tɪd /

VERB

designate, mean

Synonyms

STRONGEST

stand for

STRONG

announce argue bespeak betoken connote evidence express finger flash imply import indicate insinuate intend make mark peg prove show signify spell symbolize tag typify

WEAK

add up hang sign on put down for put finger on symbol tab

Antonyms

STRONG

conceal deny disprove hide ignore leave alone refuse refute veto withhold

Example Sentences

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This zone of extreme pessimism is denoted by the shaded area at the bottom of the chart above.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

About 100 feet away, a metal post denoted the park’s boundary.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Mr. Robbins returns in the last play, which gives the evening its title, again on a first date, with a character denoted only as Girl, played with cool poise by Dylan Gelula.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

In its original form, the "blue check" on X denoted a user who was independently verified by the platform as a news source, celebrity or other notable figure.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2025

The three basic strategies underlying writing systems differ in the size of the speech unit denoted by one written sign: either a single basic sound, a whole syllable, or a whole word.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond