Synonyms of signify

signify

verb

ˈsig-nə-ˌfī 

1

as in to mean

to be of importance

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mean
• matter
• weigh
• count
• influence
• affect
• import
• carry weight
• cut ice
• concern
• sway
• add up (to)
• amount (to)

2

as in to denote

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

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

3

as in to indicate

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

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

Examples of signify in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This is just a lot of sound and fury signifying what’s really inside this overly busy attempt at blowing your mind: nothing. —David Fear, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024

Despite popular belief that the higher the thread count, the higher the quality, a thread count between 300 and 800 signifies good quality bedding. —Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024

The incorporation of Google on Sept. 27 signified the legal formation of the company. —Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 27 Sep. 2024

Assembly President Philémon Yang then put the pact to a vote and banged his gavel, signifying the consensus of all U.N. member nations that was required for approval — to vigorous applause. —Edith M. Lederer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2024