Signify Meaning in English
word
ˈsɪɡnəˌfaɪ
SIG-nuh-fy
sˈɪɡnɪfˌaɪ
SIG-ni-fy
Definición
To be a sign of something or to mean something. It can show, indicate, or suggest a particular idea, feeling, or action.
Uso & Matices
Somewhat formal; often used in academic, legal, or technical contexts. Common collocations: 'signify importance', 'signify change', 'signify approval'. Used for both literal and figurative meanings. Do not confuse with 'signal' (more about sending a direct message).
Spanish: significar - indicarPortuguese (BR): significar - indicarPortuguese (PT): significar - indicarChinese (Simplified): 表示 - 意味着Chinese (Traditional): 表示 - 意味著Hindi: अर्थ होना - संकेत करनाArabic: يدل على - يعنيBengali: অর্থ করা - বোঝানো - ইঙ্গিত করাRussian: означать - значить - свидетельствоватьJapanese: 意味する - 示すVietnamese: biểu thị - có nghĩa là - chỉ raKorean: 의미하다 - 나타내다 - 상징하다Turkish: belirtmek - göstermek - anlamına gelmekUrdu: معنی ہونا - ظاہر کرنا - اشارہ کرناIndonesian: menandakan - berarti - menunjukkan
Oraciones de Ejemplo
Red lights signify 'stop' on the road.
basic
A smile can signify happiness.
basic
A high score signifies you did well on the test.
basic
His silence signified that he disagreed, even though he didn't say a word.
natural
A wedding ring usually signifies that someone is married.
natural
What exactly does this symbol signify on the map?
natural