Meaning & use
signify
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To be a sign or indication of something; to mean or represent.
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A red flag on the beach signifies dangerous swimming conditions.
Her silence didn't necessarily signify agreement.
A note on using this word
Often used in formal or analytical writing to describe what a sign, symbol, gesture, or event represents or implies.
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