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to denote
01
to indicate or make something known
Transitive: to denote an underlying attitude or emotion
Examples
A sudden change in behavior can denote underlying emotional distress that may not be immediately apparent.
The change in tone of a person 's voice can often denote their emotional state.
02
to mark or be a sign of an entity or a concept
Transitive: to denote sth
Examples
The asterisk ( * ) in the document denotes a footnote with additional information or clarification on the topic.
In linguistics, diacritical marks are used to denote specific pronunciation or accentuation of certain letters in words.
03
to indicate something's meaning or what it is referring to
Transitive: to denote a concept or idea
Examples
The color blue in the painting is carefully chosen to denote a sense of tranquility and calmness.
In literature, the recurring motif of a red rose may denote love and passion.
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denotive
denote
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