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signify (noun)

무엇인가의 징후가 되거나 특정한 의미, 감정 또는 의도를 나타내는 것을 의미합니다. 학술적 맥락에서는 상징이나 행동이 어떻게 더 깊은 기본 개념을 나타내는지 자주 언급합니다.

💬 예시

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

💡 암기 팁

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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denote indicate represent symbolize mean
⚠️ 자주 하는 실수

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.)