SIGNIFY


Meaning of SIGNIFY in English

— signifiable , adj.

/sig"neuh fuy'/ , v. , signified, signifying .

v.t.

1. to make known by signs, speech, or action.

2. to be a sign of; mean; portend.

v.i.

3. to be of importance or consequence.

[ 1200-50; ME signifien signifier significare to make a sign, indicate, mention, denote. See SIGN, -IFY ]

Syn. 1. signal, express, indicate. 2. represent, indicate, denote, betoken, imply.

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