signify

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To mean or be a sign of something.

   A red sky at night often signifies good weather the next day.

2. 2
   verb

   To show your feelings or intentions by a sign or action.

   She signified her agreement with a small nod.

3. 3
   verb

   To matter or make a difference (used mainly in questions and negatives).

   It does not signify whether we arrive early or late.

Inherited from Middle English signifien, from Old French signifier, from Latin significare.

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