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signify (noun)

Signifier signifie être le signe de quelque chose ou représenter une idée particulière. Dans les contextes académiques, il décrit souvent comment les symboles indiquent des concepts profonds.

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"A simple nod of the head usually signifies that you agree with what is being said."

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Think of the word 'SIGN' + 'IFY'. To 'ify' something is to make it happen. So, 'signify' is to 'make a sign' of an idea....

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🔗 Synonymes
denote indicate represent symbolize mean
⚠️ Erreurs courantes

The light signified the driver to stop. → The light signaled the driver to stop.

His signify of the problem was clear. → His significance of the problem was clear. (Or: What he signified was clear.)