denotes
Pronunciation: [dɪˈnoʊts]
Word
Context: “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.
Example
The word 'dog' denotes a type of animal that is often kept as a pet.
Example
The word 'cat' does not denote the same thing as 'dog'; they are different animals.
Example
What does the word 'love' denote in our language?
Context: “signs”
(verb) to serve as a sign or symbol of something. This means that something can stand for or represent another idea or concept.
Example
A red traffic light denotes that cars must stop.
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A green light does not denote 'stop'; it means the opposite.
Example
What does a yellow light denote when you're driving?
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