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Added 9 October 2026

signify

/ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪ/ verb

In Latin: significo Wiktionary

verb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about signify at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Denote or connote.
`maison' means `house' in French
Convey or express a meaning.
These words mean nothing to me!
Make known with a word or signal.
He signified his wish to pay the bill for our meal

Origin

Inherited from Middle English signifien, from Old French signifier, from Latin significare.

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