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Signify

🇬🇧 UK //ˈsɪɡ.nɪ.faɪ// 🇺🇸 US //ˈsɪɡ.nɪ.faɪ//

Meaning of Signify

To represent or indicate something, often through a symbol or sign.

In simple words: To mean or show something.

Signify in a sentence

• The red light signifies to stop your vehicle.
• In literature, a rose can signify love.
• His actions signify his true intentions.
• The stars signify the end of a long journey.
• Numbers can signify different meanings in various cultures.

How to use Signify

Use 'signify' to indicate meaning in formal and neutral contexts. Avoid in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

signify + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'sign if I,' imagine pointing to a sign that explains something.

Related words

Collocations with Signify

• signify a meaning
• signify importance
• signify change
• signify relationship

Synonyms for Signify

• indicate
• represent
• denote
• express
• mean

Opposites of Signify

• dissociate
• disconnect

Common mistakes with Signify

• Confusing 'signify' with 'symbolize' - they have slightly different uses.
• Using 'signify' in informal contexts where 'mean' is more appropriate.
• Omitting the object, e.g., saying 'it signifies' without specifying what.

Frequently asked questions about Signify

What does Signify mean?

To mean or show something.

What is the definition of Signify?

To represent or indicate something, often through a symbol or sign.

How do you use Signify in a sentence?

The red light signifies to stop your vehicle.

Can you give another example of Signify?

In literature, a rose can signify love.

What are synonyms for Signify?

Common alternatives include indicate, represent, denote, express, mean.

What is the opposite of Signify?

Opposite meanings include dissociate, disconnect.

What words go with Signify?

It commonly pairs with signify a meaning, signify importance, signify change, signify relationship.

What are common mistakes when using Signify?

Confusing 'signify' with 'symbolize' - they have slightly different uses. Using 'signify' in informal contexts where 'mean' is more appropriate. Omitting the object, e.g., saying 'it signifies' without specifying what.

How do you pronounce Signify?

US: //ˈsɪɡ.nɪ.faɪ//, UK: //ˈsɪɡ.nɪ.faɪ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Signify?

Use 'signify' to indicate meaning in formal and neutral contexts. Avoid in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Signify?

"Signify" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.