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

His death signifies the loss of a key figure who bridged generations of one of baseball's most recognizable families, impacting the sport well beyond the major leagues. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 1 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

The Alamo stands as one of five missions known as the San Antonio Missions that are part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, an honor that signifies the cultural and historical importance of the landmark. — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 25 June 2026

But the installation also signifies the removal of the rest of the city’s colorful street art, including the large rainbow flag by Sebastian Street Beach, as Fort Lauderdale seeks to settle its ongoing legal battles with the state. — Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2026

Translated from Chulym, the group’s name signifies a sacred place where warriors lay down their weapons and communicate diplomatically. — Sofia Goldstein, SPIN, 16 June 2026

Their art signifies a collective trauma—mass death in the midst of life. — Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 3 June 2026

Fulfillment signifies the ultimate goal of the journey. — Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 June 2026

The constant movement might make some audience members dizzy, yet its jitteriness signifies the anxiety and unease of the characters, both in their skin and with each other. — Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 25 May 2026