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单词 denoting
释义

denote

verb

de·​note di-ˈnōt How to pronounce denote (audio)
dē-
denoted; denoting; denotes

transitive verb

1
: to serve as an indication of : betoken
the swollen bellies that denote starvation
2
: to serve as an arbitrary mark for
red flares denoting danger
3
: to make known : announce
his crestfallen look denoted his distress
4
a
: to serve as a linguistic expression of the notion of : mean
in the southern U.S., the word "toboggan" denotes a stocking cap
b
: to stand for : designate
the symbol / denotes "or," "and or," or "per"
An epiphany is, literally, a showing. In Christian terminology it denotes the showing of the infant Jesus to the three Magi. David Lodge
denotement
di-ˈnōt-mənt How to pronounce denote (audio)
dē-
noun

Synonyms

  • express
  • import
  • intend
  • mean
  • signify
  • spell
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Example Sentences

The word “derby” can denote a horse race or a kind of hat. Her death denoted the end of an era.
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Word History

Etymology

Middle French denoter, from Latin denotare, from de- + notare to note

First Known Use

1562, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

denote

verb

de·​note di-ˈnōt How to pronounce denote (audio)
denoted; denoting
1
: to serve as a mark or indication of
A star on the map denotes a capital.
2
: to have the meaning of : mean
"Derby" denotes a contest or a hat.

denoting 1 of 2

adjective

as in indicative
indicating something an arrow is a common denoting symbol for direction

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • indicative
  • signifying
  • reflective
  • characteristic
  • denotative
  • telltale
  • referring
  • alluding
  • symbolic
  • significant
  • connoting
  • implying
  • exhibiting
  • allusive
  • symptomatic
  • symbolical
  • expressive
  • demonstrative
  • hinting
  • insinuating
  • suggestive

denoting

2 of 2

verb

present participle of denote
1
as in signifying
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind a flashing red light that denotes danger

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • signifying
  • meaning
  • implying
  • indicating
  • spelling
  • expressing
  • connoting
  • intending
  • suggesting
  • symbolizing
  • importing
  • representing
  • specifying
  • inferring
  • explaining
  • hinting
  • personifying
  • intimating
  • embodying
  • designating
  • mentioning
  • proclaiming
  • announcing
  • signaling
  • epitomizing
  • citing
  • insinuating
  • symboling
  • adverting
  • symbolling
  • signalling
  • declaring
  • elucidating
  • adding up (to)
  • amounting (to)
  • alluding (to)
  • instancing
  • touching (on or upon)
  • pointing (to)
  • referring (to)
2
as in indicating
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

  • indicating
  • signifying
  • meaning
  • betokening
  • presaging
  • foretelling
  • bespeaking
  • foreshowing
  • pointing (to)
  • telling (of)
  • boding
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