co
nnote
Third Person
connotes
Present Participle
connoting
Past Tense
connoted
Past Participle
connoted
1
to implicitly convey something such as an idea, feeling, etc. in addition to something's basic meaning
transitive
- The use of warm colors like red and orange in the painting connotes a sense of passion and intensity.
- The word "home" can connote feelings of warmth, security, and comfort.
- His choice of formal language in the email connotes professionalism and seriousness.
- Wearing a white dress to a wedding traditionally connotes purity and innocence.
- The dark clouds in the sky connote an approaching storm, creating a sense of foreboding.
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2
to suggest or imply a particular consequence or condition
transitive
- The sudden drop in stock prices connotes economic instability in the market.
- The absence of sunlight connotes the approach of evening.
- The decrease in tourist arrivals connotes economic troubles in the region.
- The sharp increase in crime rates connotes a lack of security in the neighborhood.
- The decrease in consumer spending connotes a slowdown in the economy.
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