signify

verb

sig·ni·fy | \ ˈsig-nə-ˌfī

signified; signifying

Definition of signify

transitive verb

1a : to be a sign of : mean

b : imply

2 : to show especially by a conventional token (such as word, signal, or gesture)

intransitive verb

1 : to have significance : matter it will not much signify what one wears— Jane Austen

2 : to engage in signifying

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Examples of signify in a Sentence

A check mark next to your name signifies that you have met all the requirements. The recent decline of the stock market does not necessarily signify the start of a recession. He gave her a diamond ring to signify his love. Whether he agrees or not does not signify.

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Allred posed with a T-shirt with the phrase $7.25, signifying the minimum wage that Texans cheerleaders were paid. — David Barron, Houston Chronicle, "Former Texans cheerleaders claim sex discrimination in new lawsuit," 1 June 2018 Mild redness is normal, but any swelling or beefy red skin may signify infection or a poor reaction. — Lucy Diavolo, Teen Vogue, "A Tattoo Artist's Guide to Your First Tattoo," 2 Jan. 2019 Some reasons behind chronic headaches are not serious, while other causes can signify a deeper health issue is at play. — Amy Marturana, SELF, "What Your Headaches Can Tell You About Your Health," 29 Dec. 2018 But every player had a role, and this season signified that the Sixers are once again contenders. — Sarah Todd, Philly.com, "What's the future of the Sixers roster? A player-by-player breakdown," 15 May 2018 But the fact the Weather Service is discussing the possibility signifies folks should pay very close attention to the weather this evening. — Jeff Halverson, Washington Post, "‘Widespread damaging winds’, possible derecho, could affect the Washington region this evening," 14 May 2018 The floor descends as visitors move deeper into the memorial, so that the monuments rise in height, signifying that the victims were typically hanged. — Mike Cason, AL.com, "Memorial, museum, recount terror of lynching, slavery's legacies," 23 Apr. 2018 The Block 5 may signify a turning point in SpaceX’s business model. — Loren Grush, The Verge, "The Verge 2018 tech report card: SpaceX," 29 Dec. 2018 As the bookend to his year-long collaboration with MAC, Slay Ride also signifies the completion of an experience that Starrr treasured as both the definitive face of men in makeup and a former MAC sales associate. — Sandra Song, Teen Vogue, "Patrick Starrr on His Holiday MAC Collaboration, Makeup Shaming, and Inclusivity in the Beauty World," 23 Dec. 2018

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