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signify (noun)

به معنای بودنِ نشانه‌ای از چیزی یا نشان‌دهنده یک معنا، احساس یا نیت خاص. در متون آکادمیک، اغلب به نحوه اشاره نمادها یا اعمال به یک مفهوم عمیق‌تر اشاره دارد.

💬 Example

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

💡 Memory Tip

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

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
denote indicate represent symbolize mean
⚠️ Common Mistakes

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.)

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