signify

verb
UK: /sɪɡˈnɪfaɪ/
US: /sɪɡˈnɪfaɪ/

  1. To be a sign of something; to mean something.

    1. A red light can signify danger to drivers on the road.
    2. These changes signify a new era for the company and its employees.

  2. To be important or to matter.

    1. Does it signify if we're late?
    2. It doesn't signify what others think, your opinion is what matters.

  3. To express something without using direct words.

    1. He nodded to signify his agreement.
    2. Her silence didn't signify disapproval, more a thoughtful consideration.

Synonyms

mean imply indicate count represent matter denote
signify transitive-verb

  1. To make something known.

    1. Signify your intention by raising your hand now.
    2. Please signify your acceptance of these terms by clicking 'Agree'.
signify intransitive-verb

  1. To have importance or consequence.

    1. His support will signify greatly to their campaign.
    2. Whether or not we win doesn't signify as much as the effort we made.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "signify" in English means: To be a sign of something; to mean something., To be important or to matter., To express something without using direct words..

The phonetic transcription of "signify" is /sɪɡˈnɪfaɪ/ in British English and /sɪɡˈnɪfaɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "signify": mean, imply, indicate, count, represent, matter, denote.

Example usage of "signify": "A red light can signify danger to drivers on the road.". More examples on the page.