signify meaning
UK US /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪ/ 3 syllables
signify (verb): denote or connote.
signify has 3 meanings in this dictionary.
signify as a verb
- denote or connote
- `maison' means `house' in French
- An example sentence would show what this word means
Synonyms: mean, intend, stand for
Kinds: denote
Related forms: signification, sign, signifier
- convey or express a meaning
- These words mean nothing to me!
- What does his strange behavior signify?
Type of: mean
Related forms: significant, sign, significance
- make known with a word or signal
- He signified his wish to pay the bill for our meal
Type of: indicate
Related forms: significant
How to pronounce signify
signify is pronounced /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Words that rhyme with signify
Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with SI · words ending in FY · 7-letter words
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