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- [sig-nuh-fahy]
- /ˈsɪg nəˌfaɪ/
- /ˈsɪɡ.nɪ.faɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sig-nuh-fahy]
- /ˈsɪg nəˌfaɪ/
Definitions of signify word
- verb with object signify to make known by signs, speech, or action. 1
- verb with object signify to be a sign of; mean; portend. 1
- verb without object signify to be of importance or consequence. 1
- transitive verb signify mean 1
- transitive verb signify indicate by signs 1
- transitive verb signify with clause: be a sign of 1
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Origin of signify
First appearance:
before 1200 One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; Middle English signifien < Old French signifier < Latin significāre to make a sign, indicate, mention, denote. See sign, -ify
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Parts of speech for Signify
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
signify popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
signify usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for signify
verb signify
- abuse — Abuse of someone is cruel and violent treatment of them.
- add up — If facts or events do not add up, they make you confused about a situation because they do not seem to be consistent. If something that someone has said or done adds up, it is reasonable and sensible.
- announce — If you announce something, you tell people about it publicly or officially.
- augur — If something augurs well or badly for a person or a future situation, it is a sign that things will go well or badly.
- auspicate — to begin or inaugurate with a ceremony intended to bring good fortune
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