denotes
Represents in meaning
Denotes means indicates or represents.
A symbol denotes something when it stands for it: The skull and crossbones denotes poison.
A word denotes its literal meaning, distinct from what it connotes or suggests.
In logic and linguistics, denotation is the direct referent of a term, as opposed to its emotional associations.
Expresses or represents meaning
- representsStands in for
- meansMethod or resources
- conveysTransfers or expresses
- expressesCommunicates through words
implies · suggests · communicates · signals · marks · shows · designates · specifies
Stands in for
- symbolizesStands for abstractly
- embodiesManifests in form
- epitomizesPerfectly represents a type
- typifiesRepresents a class perfectly
exemplifies · personifies · allegorizes · figures · tokens · icons · characterizes · encapsulates
Mentions as support
Expressed or intended meaning
- semanticsStudy of linguistic meaning
- meaningWhat something signifies
- referenceDirecting attention elsewhere
- sensePerception or judgment
definition · extension · lexical · semiotic · referent
Personal identifying words
- titlesNames of creative works
- labelsIdentifying markers attached to items
- tagsIdentifiers for sorting items
- designatesFormally names or assigns
terms · calls · styles · dubs · identifies · classifies · categorizes · brands
signifies
Expresses or represents meaning
- representsStands in for
- meansMethod or resources
- conveysTransfers or expresses
expresses · implies · suggests · communicates · signals · marks · shows · designates · specifies · identifies
represents
Stands in for
- symbolizesStands for abstractly
- embodiesManifests in form
- epitomizesPerfectly represents a type
typifies · exemplifies · personifies · allegorizes · figures · tokens · icons · characterizes · encapsulates
cites
Mentions as support
signification
Expressed or intended meaning
- semanticsStudy of linguistic meaning
- meaningWhat something signifies
- referenceDirecting attention elsewhere
sense · definition · extension · lexical · semiotic · referent
names
Personal identifying words
- titlesNames of creative works
- labelsIdentifying markers attached to items
- tagsIdentifiers for sorting items
designates · terms · calls · styles · dubs · identifies · classifies · categorizes · brands · marks
- signifiesrepresents, means, signifies, stands for, indicates
denotesconnotes
Implies beyond literal meaning
implies · suggests · insinuates · evokes · intimates
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