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

Two stars indicate a restaurant is worth a detour, while one star signifies a restaurant that is worth a stop. — James Powel, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

This new event title sponsorship signifies a deeper commitment, moving beyond the initial agreement focused on fan engagement. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

The clash signifies a significant break in the relationship between Smith and the NABJ, which hosted Smith and live broadcasts of his show at its 2024 and 2025 conventions. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

The Lion’s Gate Portal is an annual celestial occurrence that signifies the alignment of the sun in Leo with the earth and the star Sirius. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Aug. 2026

In the 1988 incident, the royal party was skiing off-piste—a term that signifies an area outside of standard prepared ski resort runs—when the avalanche hit. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026

The Lion’s Gate Portal is the celestial event that signifies the alignment of the sun in Leo, the Earth, and Sirius, the brightest star in the sky. — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026

Algol relates to the Arabic al-ghül, which signifies demon or ghoul. — Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026

At Monday’s press event, CTU and Illinois Federation of Teachers President Stacy Davis Gates said the expansion signifies progress. — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026