I . v. a.
1.
Express, communicate, intimate, indicate, betoken.
2.
Denote, betoken, mean, imply, purport, import.
3.
Declare, proclaim, impart, announce, give notice of, manifest, utter, make known.
4.
Indicate, betoken, suggest as being intended, represent.
5.
Weigh, matter, import.
II . v. n.
Import, matter, be of importance, be of consequence.