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denotes

Pronunciación: [dɪˈnoʊts]

Palabra

Contexto: «language»

(verb) to represent something or to indicate a specific meaning. When a word denotes something, it tells you exactly what it is or what it means.

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The word 'dog' denotes a type of animal that is often kept as a pet.

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The word 'cat' does not denote the same thing as 'dog'; they are different animals.

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What does the word 'love' denote in our language?

Contexto: «signs»

(verb) to serve as a sign or symbol of something. This means that something can stand for or represent another idea or concept.

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A red traffic light denotes that cars must stop.

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A green light does not denote 'stop'; it means the opposite.

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What does a yellow light denote when you're driving?

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