de
note
Third Person
denotes
Present Participle
denoting
Past Tense
denoted
Past Participle
denoted
1
to indicate or make something known
transitive
- 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.
- A frown on her face denoted dissatisfaction, making her feelings about the situation known without words.
- The absence of a response may denote disagreement or reluctance to participate in the discussion.
- A sigh can often denote resignation or a sense of weariness.
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2
to mark or be a sign of an entity or a concept
transitive
- 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.
- Symbols on the treasure map denote the locations of hidden treasures.
- In mathematical notation, the symbol 'Σ' is used to denote the summation of a series of numbers.
- The symbol '+' in a mathematical equation is used to denote addition.
3
to indicate something's meaning or what it is referring to
transitive
- 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.
- In ancient cultures, certain animals were believed to denote specific qualities, such as the lion denoting strength and courage.
- The raised hand in a classroom may denote a student's desire to ask a question or contribute to the discussion.
- The abbreviation "CEO" denotes the Chief Executive Officer of a company.
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