signalize
Mark with distinction
Signalize means to make notable or distinguish conspicuously: The discovery signalized a new era in medicine.
It can also mean to point out or indicate clearly, or to provide with signals or signage.
The word sounds formal and somewhat old-fashioned; in most contexts, *signal* as a verb serves the same purpose with less fuss.
Visible impression or sign
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- celebrateHonor through festivity
- memorializeHonor through lasting tribute
- observePerceive with attention
dedicate · unveil · plaque · monument · ceremony · tribute · milestone · anniversary
Urgent warning signal
- sirenWailing alert device
- warningAlert about danger
- emergencySerious sudden danger
- beaconGuiding light source
horn · distress · flare · SOS · mayday · flag · semaphore · whistle
To send onward
- conveyCommunicate or transport
- broadcastTransmitted media signal
- announceState something officially
- relayStage-by-stage transmission
telegraph · gesture · wave · flash · indicate · motion · beckon · nod
mark
Visible impression or sign
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- celebrateHonor through festivity
- memorializeHonor through lasting tribute
observe · dedicate · unveil · plaque · monument · ceremony · tribute · milestone · anniversary · landmark
alarm
Urgent warning signal
beacon · horn · distress · flare · SOS · mayday · flag · semaphore · whistle · klaxon
transmit
To send onward
relay · telegraph · gesture · wave · flash · indicate · motion · beckon · nod · wink
traffic-light
Intersection signal device
- intersectionPoint where paths meet
- stoplightIntersection flow controller
- green-lightAuthorize to proceed
red-light · crosswalk · flashing · yield · merge · semaphore · indicator · blinker
- virtue signalingShowy ethical posturing
- Wnt signalingDevelopmental signaling cascade
- status signalingCommunicating social standing
- emergency signalingTransmitting urgent pleas for aid