signify

5 definitions • 8 examples

to be a sign of something; to mean:

Nobody really knows what the marks on the ancient stones signify.

[ + that ] The number 30 on a road sign signifies that the speed limit is 30 miles an hour.

to make something known; to show:

She signified her agreement by nodding her head.

[ + (that) ] She signified (that) she was in agreement by nodding her head.

to have importance or to matter:

Don't worry about being late - it doesn't signify.

to mean something, or be a sign of:

In this picture, red represents sulfur and green signifies hydrogen.

to make (something) known; to show:

[ I ] All those in favor, please signify by raising your hands.

[ + that clause ] I need a letter from you signifying that this matter is closed.