Synonyms for
Denotes
Definition
Denotes means to be a sign or indication of something.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- denotes a specific meaning
- denotes the presence of
- denotes a particular quality
- denotes the concept of
- denotes a relationship between
- denotes the result of
Word family
noun denotation
adjective denotative
Usage note
Often used in academic or technical contexts to explain the literal meaning of a word or symbol. Avoid using it for implied or suggested meanings, which is the role of 'connote'.
Example sentences
- The word 'closed' on the store denotes that it is not open.
- The hand gesture denotes a greeting in some cultures.
- The label denotes the ingredients in the product.
- The symbol denotes the company's logo.
- The tone of voice can denote a person's emotions.
Quotes
'The law of gravity denoted that the weight was always greater than the force.' - Mary Gaitskill
'The presence of a noble nature, generous in its wishes, ardent in its charity, changes the lights for us: we begin to see things again in their larger, quieter masses, and to believe that we too can be seen and judged in the wholeness of our character.' - George Eliot
'The mark of a civilized society is the respect it pays to women.' - Ralph Waldo Emerson