signify
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Britannica Dictionary definition of SIGNIFY
1
[+ object]
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to be a sign of (something)
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to mean (something)
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Black clothing signifies mourning.
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A check mark next to your name signifies that you have met all the requirements.
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The recent decline of the stock market does not necessarily signify the start of a recession.
2
[+ object]
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to show (your feelings, intentions, opinions, etc.) by doing something
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He nodded to signify his approval. = He nodded to signify that he approved.
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He gave her a diamond ring to signify his love.
3
[no object]
formal + somewhat old-fashioned
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to have importance
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matter
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Whether he agrees or not does not signify.
