signify
verb /ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪ/
/ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪ/
(formal)Verb Forms
| present simple I / you / we / they signify | /ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪ/ /ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪ/ |
| he / she / it signifies | /ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪz/ /ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪz/ |
| past simple signified | /ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪd/ /ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪd/ |
| past participle signified | /ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪd/ /ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪd/ |
| -ing form signifying | /ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪɪŋ/ /ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪɪŋ/ |
- [transitive] to be a sign of something synonym mean
- signify something This decision signified a radical change in their policies.
- What does the term ‘patrician’ signify?
- signify that… This mark signifies that the products conform to an approved standard.
- The white belt signifies that he's an absolute beginner.
- [transitive] to do something to make your feelings, intentions, etc. known
- signify something She signified her approval with a smile.
- The jury signify their verdict by a show of hands.
- In 2007 Spain signified its desire to join the Council.
- signify that… He nodded to signify that he agreed.
- [intransitive] (usually used in questions or negative sentences) to be important or to matter
- His presence no longer signified.
Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French signifier, from Latin significare ‘indicate, portend’, from signum ‘token’.