denotes; denoted; denoting
formal
1
of a word
: to have (something) as a meaning : to mean (something)
The word "derby" can denote a horse race or a kind of hat.
2
: to show, mark, or be a sign of (something)
The symbol * next to a name denotes [=indicates] a contest finalist.
Her death denoted the end of an era.
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“Denote.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/denote. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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