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denote

verbHigh-frequency wordMore D words

to be a sign or symbol of something; to indicate or refer to

Word origin: From Latin denotare, to mark out, from notare, to mark.

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In a sentence

Denote in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing denote in a sentence.

The red flag on the map denotes areas of high flood risk.

On the chart, a red dot denotes a station that has been permanently closed.

Synonyms
signifyindicaterepresentmean
Antonyms

None listed.

Usage & nuance

Using “denote” well

Denote refers to a word's or sign's literal, explicit meaning, in contrast to connote, which covers its associations. The denote/connote distinction is a recurring point of confusion the GRE exploits.

Common questions

Questions about “denote

Denote (verb) means to be a sign or symbol of something; to indicate or refer to
Here is denote used in an example sentence: "The red flag on the map denotes areas of high flood risk." Another example: "On the chart, a red dot denotes a station that has been permanently closed."
Common synonyms for denote include signify, indicate, represent, mean.
Clusters with signify, indicate, represent, and mean in Sentence Equivalence; its natural counterpart is connote, which concerns implied rather than stated meaning.
Yes. Denote is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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