- present tense form of signify (3rd person singular).
signifies
Example Sentences
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According to the latest figures, they have now recorded 5,570 trees, a number which Lost Woods outreach adviser, Bob Epsom, said is more than "we expected" and signifies a "milestone" for the project.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
“That $10 million signifies the potential for a true comeback,” Abaunza said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
A reading above 50 signifies economic growth, while one below 50 indicates contraction.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 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
Cells believe that it signifies the presence of gram-negative bacteria, and they will stop at nothing to avoid this threat.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
