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

The clash signifies a significant break in the relationship between Smith and the NABJ, which hosted Smith and live broadcasts of his show at its 2024 and 2025 conventions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026

For Ibrahim, this correlation signifies that the source of interest in copper is its long-term potential in the AI industry.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026

A reading above 50 signifies economic growth, while one below 50 indicates contraction.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 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

The kiss signifies to me a betrayal of the older ceremonial liturgy.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez