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signify (noun)

何かを意味する、または特定の意味、感情、意図を表すこと。学術的な文脈では、シンボルや行動がどのように深い概念を示すかを指すことが多いです。

💬 例文

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

💡 覚え方のコツ

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

🏛️ 由来

🔗 類義語
denote indicate represent symbolize mean
⚠️ よくある間違い

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.)