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单词 denote
释义

denote

verb

de·​note di-ˈnōt How to pronounce denote (audio)
dē-
denoted; denoting; denotes

transitive verb

1
: to serve as an indication of : betoken
the swollen bellies that denote starvation
2
: to serve as an arbitrary mark for
red flares denoting danger
3
: to make known : announce
his crestfallen look denoted his distress
4
a
: to serve as a linguistic expression of the notion of : mean
in the southern U.S., the word "toboggan" denotes a stocking cap
b
: to stand for : designate
the symbol / denotes "or," "and or," or "per"
An epiphany is, literally, a showing. In Christian terminology it denotes the showing of the infant Jesus to the three Magi. David Lodge
denotement
di-ˈnōt-mənt How to pronounce denote (audio)
dē-
noun

Synonyms

  • express
  • import
  • intend
  • mean
  • signify
  • spell
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Example Sentences

The word “derby” can denote a horse race or a kind of hat. Her death denoted the end of an era.
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Word History

Etymology

Middle French denoter, from Latin denotare, from de- + notare to note

First Known Use

1562, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

denote

verb

de·​note di-ˈnōt How to pronounce denote (audio)
denoted; denoting
1
: to serve as a mark or indication of
A star on the map denotes a capital.
2
: to have the meaning of : mean
"Derby" denotes a contest or a hat.

denote

verb

1
as in to signify
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind a flashing red light that denotes danger

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • signify
  • mean
  • imply
  • indicate
  • intend
  • connote
  • spell
  • express
  • suggest
  • import
  • symbolize
  • symbol
  • represent
  • infer
  • explain
  • specify
  • hint
  • personify
  • embody
  • mention
  • designate
  • proclaim
  • announce
  • epitomize
  • signal
  • cite
  • intimate
  • insinuate
  • elucidate
  • instance
  • allude (to)
  • declare
  • advert
  • add up (to)
  • point (to)
  • amount (to)
  • touch (on or upon)
  • refer (to)
2
as in to indicate
to serve as a sign or symptom of the unkempt yard denotes a homeowner with little concern for the well-being of his neighborhood

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • indicate
  • signify
  • mean
  • betoken
  • presage
  • foretell
  • bode
  • tell (of)
  • point (to)
  • bespeak
  • foreshow
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