Synonyms of signifies

signifies

verb

present tense third-person singular of signify

1

as in means

to be of importance

never mind, as the color of the room doesn't signify in the least

Synonyms & Similar Words

• means
• matters
• weighs
• counts
• influences
• affects
• imports
• carries weight
• cuts ice
• sways
• concerns
• adds up (to)
• amounts (to)

2

as in implies

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

the symbol failed to signify anything to me—until I realized that it was upside down

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

3

as in indicates

to serve as a sign or symptom of

the opening of the new mall signifies the city's overdue emergence from economic depression

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of signifies

While this signifies many parents connected with this situation, quite a few also feel this dad failed to connect with his son effectively here. — Devonne Goode, Parents, 31 July 2026

This new era signifies the Levine’s transition from a non-collecting to a collecting institution, bringing in artifacts including photographs and personal letters. — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

This move signifies a cultural transformation towards faster development and greater flexibility, aiming to meet evolving consumer expectations for software, charging, and connectivity. — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

There’s no magic number for when a debt-to-GDP ratio becomes dangerous, but Japan’s 204% signifies that the country’s national public debt is double the size of its economy. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 July 2026

The racketeering element of Cordova’s and Valenzuela’s charges comes with a mandatory sentence of life in prison without parole and signifies that their crime was committed in order to maintain standing within a criminal organization. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

But anyone imagining that this signifies the end of Ronaldo’s international career should read on. — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 July 2026

The Princess of Wales wore a green midi-length dress for the outing, accessorizing with her green-and-purple pin that signifies her status as patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026

Other notable sites include Dead Horse Gulch, a name that signifies the challenges faced by Gold Rush travelers, and Bridal Veil Falls, featuring a 300-foot-high waterfall. — Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026