Synonyms of denote

denote

verb

di-ˈnōt 

1

as in to signify

to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind

a flashing red light that denotes danger

Synonyms & Similar Words

• signify
• mean
• imply
• indicate
• intend
• express
• suggest
• spell
• import
• represent
• symbol
• symbolize
• explain
• infer
• connote
• specify
• mention
• embody
• designate
• proclaim
• announce
• point (to)
• cite
• amount (to)
• refer (to)
• add up (to)
• instance
• hint
• personify
• touch (on or upon)
• elucidate
• signal
• allude (to)
• epitomize
• declare
• insinuate
• intimate
• advert

2

as in to indicate

to serve as a sign or symptom of

the unkempt yard denotes a homeowner with little concern for the well-being of his neighborhood

Synonyms & Similar Words

• indicate
• mean
• signify
• tell (of)
• point (to)
• betoken
• bespeak
• presage
• foretell
• bode
• foreshow

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of denote

In the same note, Kettner shared a chart denoting the impact of biggest escalations on equities since 1990. —Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026

The orange tab was introduced in the 1960s and was used to denote more fashionable or experimental styles, Munnichs said, like bootcut. —Jack Armstrong, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026

Each color denotes the type of crime. —Mindy Schauer, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026

Those imprisoned under that law were forced to wear a pink triangle to denote homosexuality. —Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026