Synonyms of denote

denote

verb

di-ˈnōt 

1

as in to signify

to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind

a flashing red light that denotes danger

Synonyms & Similar Words

• signify
• mean
• imply
• indicate
• intend
• express
• suggest
• spell
• import
• represent
• symbol
• symbolize
• explain
• infer
• connote
• specify
• mention
• embody
• designate
• proclaim
• announce
• point (to)
• cite
• amount (to)
• refer (to)
• add up (to)
• instance
• hint
• personify
• touch (on or upon)
• elucidate
• signal
• allude (to)
• epitomize
• declare
• insinuate
• intimate
• advert

2

as in to indicate

to serve as a sign or symptom of

the unkempt yard denotes a homeowner with little concern for the well-being of his neighborhood

Synonyms & Similar Words

• indicate
• mean
• signify
• tell (of)
• point (to)
• betoken
• bespeak
• presage
• foretell
• bode
• foreshow

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of denote

The position of the sun denotes the time zone, and the mountain range is a graph of price. — Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Michelin has introduced a rating of wineries where one grape denotes a very good producer; two an excellent producer, and three an exceptional producer. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2026

The following table, like others below, shows their ages on June 1, 2030, with greens highlighting younger players and reds denoting those who’ll be over 30. — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

In their view, the image separating the letters Π and Ι from Λ, Α, Τ and Ο denoted two separate words. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2026