Meaning & use
connote
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to imply or suggest an additional meaning or feeling beyond the literal definition of a word.
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The word "home" connotes warmth and safety, not just a physical building.
Calling someone "frugal" connotes something more flattering than calling them "cheap."
A note on using this word
Often paired and contrasted with "denote," which refers to a word's literal, dictionary meaning rather than its emotional associations.
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