Synonyms of denotes

denotes

verb

present tense third-person singular of denote

1

as in signifies

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

a flashing red light that denotes danger

Synonyms & Similar Words

• signifies
• means
• implies
• indicates
• expresses
• intends
• suggests
• spells
• connotes
• represents
• symbolizes
• infers
• imports
• explains
• specifies
• symbols
• embodies
• mentions
• designates
• announces
• hints
• cites
• refers (to)
• proclaims
• personifies
• amounts (to)
• intimates
• epitomizes
• alludes (to)
• points (to)
• adds up (to)
• signals
• touches (on or upon)
• instances
• insinuates
• declares
• elucidates
• adverts

2

as in indicates

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

• indicates
• means
• signifies
• betokens
• points (to)
• tells (of)
• bespeaks
• foretells
• presages
• bodes
• foreshows

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of denotes

The polo top denotes a sense of put-togetherness, with any sense of stuffiness softened when styled with feminine skirts or toughened up with denim and leather. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 July 2026

In 2014, Pope Francis abolished the future use of the monsignor title — which denotes a specific honor — for most priests. — Vivian Wilson, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026

On the outside the new face of the CLA is inflected with tri-star icons and glowing new tri-star headlights—a detail that denotes newer and fancier models—with a large Mercedes logo anchoring the grille. — Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

In flashbacks to Max’s time in Tarwater, Antosca uses black-and-white imagery that denotes not just a past time but a specific place. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 June 2026

On Sunday, the team overcame a 1-0 aggregate deficit in the Liga MX Clausura (which denotes the second half of the season) to defeat Monterrey 3-0 in front of a record-breaking crowd of 26,670. — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 22 May 2026

And then no sponginess to me denotes that something deflated. — Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 May 2026

Each color denotes the type of crime. — Mindy Schauer, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026

In Islamic ethical and theological usage, amanat denotes not only material custody but also the faithful discharge of obligations and promises, and betrayal of amanat is viewed as a serious ethical failing. — Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026