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View usage for: (kənoʊt) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense connotes, present participle connoting, past tense, past participle connotedverbIf a word or name connotes something, it makes you think of a particular idea or quality. [formal] The term 'organization' often connotes a sense of neatness. [VERB noun] Synonyms: imply, suggest, indicate, intimate More Synonyms of connote connote in British English (kɒˈnəʊt) verb (tr; often takes a clause as object)1. (of a word, phrase, etc) to imply or suggest (associations or ideas) other than the literal meaning the word "tiger" connotes ferocity 2. to involve as a consequence or condition Word origin C17: from Medieval Latin connotāre, from notāre to mark, make a note, from nota mark, sign, note connote in American English (kəˈnoʊt) verb transitiveWord forms: conˈnoted or conˈnoting1. to suggest or convey (associations, overtones, etc.) in addition to the explicit, or denoted, meaning the word “mother” means “female parent,” but it generally connotes love, care, tenderness, etc. 2. to imply or involve as a result, accompaniment, etc. Word origin ML connotare < L com-, together + notare, to mark: see note Synonyms of 'connote'imply, suggest, indicate, intimate More Synonyms of connote The word `insecurity' connotes all sorts of things that we strive not to be. Additional synonymsDefinition to indicate His demeanour betokened embarrassment at his prosperity. Synonyms indicate, mark, suggest, evidence, promise, represent, declare, manifest, signify, denote, typify, bode, bespeak, augur, presage, portend, prognosticateDefinition to be or give a sign or symptom of The survey indicated that most old people are independent. Synonyms show, suggest, reveal, display, signal, demonstrate, point to, imply, disclose, manifest, signify, denote, bespeak, make known, be symptomatic of, evince (formal), betoken, flag up Definition to make (something) known in an indirect way She intimated that she was contemplating leaving the company. Synonyms suggest, indicate, hint, imply, warn, allude, let it be known, insinuate, give (someone) to understand, drop a hint, tip (someone) the wink (British, informal) - conniving
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