signifies

verb

present tense third-person singular of signify
1
as in means
to be of importance never mind, as the color of the room doesn't signify in the least

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2
as in implies
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind the symbol failed to signify anything to me—until I realized that it was upside down

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3
as in indicates
to serve as a sign or symptom of the opening of the new mall signifies the city's overdue emergence from economic depression

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Recent Examples of signifies Two stars indicate a restaurant is worth a detour, while one star signifies a restaurant that is worth a stop. — James Powel, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 This new event title sponsorship signifies a deeper commitment, moving beyond the initial agreement focused on fan engagement. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 The clash signifies a significant break in the relationship between Smith and the NABJ, which hosted Smith and live broadcasts of his show at its 2024 and 2025 conventions. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026 Brown balayage signifies the use of the technique on a brunette base color. — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026 The Lion’s Gate Portal is an annual celestial occurrence that signifies the alignment of the sun in Leo with the earth and the star Sirius. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Aug. 2026 The Lion’s Gate Portal is the celestial event that signifies the alignment of the sun in Leo, the Earth, and Sirius, the brightest star in the sky. — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026 Algol relates to the Arabic al-ghül, which signifies demon or ghoul. — Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026 At Monday’s press event, CTU and Illinois Federation of Teachers President Stacy Davis Gates said the expansion signifies progress. — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signifies
  1. means
  2. implies
  3. indicates
  4. matters
  5. denotes
  6. weighs
Verb
  • What Hasty built instead compares each coach against the specific opposing talent his players faced, which means a good coach with a bad roster finally looks different from a bad coach with a good one.
    — Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • This means the raccoon is probably a mother using your home as a nesting site.
    — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of means
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  • As the name implies, EPR extends responsibility to producers.
    — Erin Victor, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Better yet, a falling price implies a rising price elsewhere or the introduction to the market of even more expensive goods formerly unknown, unimaginable, or both.
    — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of implies
Verb
  • Bessent’s answer indicates that US officials worry going after Chinese banks would be crossing a red line.
    — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
  • But the Department of Homeland Security's communication with those states since then indicates the numbers may have been inflated.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of indicates
Verb
  • This matters to Warsh because Korea’s sizable, open economy often serves as an early-warning system for global inflection points.
    — William Pesek, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Kelly said Markey’s push for greater regulation of data centers matters more to him than the senator’s awkward answer about AI.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of matters
Verb
  • The Ordinary denotes this serum as a high-strength retinol formula suitable for people who have already built up a tolerance to lower-concentration retinol products, such as the brand’s beginner and intermediate serums.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In astronomy, an extremely red object frequently denotes a lot of dust, which can obscure its true nature.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of denotes
Verb
  • Now, Malone’s jeweler is sharing the details behind the mega sparkler, which weighs over 20 carats, according to Isaac Bokhoor and Sam Tack’s Angel City Jewelers.
    — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Uncle Sam weighs the value of clean air against the value of gas to commuters.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of weighs

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