denote

[dɪˈnəʊt]

denote Definition

• 1. be a sign of; indicate
• 2. stand as a name or symbol for

Using denote: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "denote" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The term 'red' denotes the color of blood or fire.

• Example

  A checkmark denotes that the task is complete.

• Example

  In algebra, 'x' often denotes an unknown variable.

• Example

  The dove is often used to denote peace.

denote Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for denote

• indicate
• signify
• represent
• mean
• imply

Antonyms for denote

• connote
• suggest

Phrases with denote

• be denoted by

  be represented or indicated by a particular symbol or name

  Example

  In chemistry, hydrogen is denoted by the symbol 'H'.

• denote something as something

  indicate or signify that something is a particular thing

  Example

  The red triangle denotes the hazard as dangerous.

• what does something denote?

  what is the meaning or significance of something?

  Example

  What does the word 'love' denote in this context?

Origins of denote

from Old French 'denoter', from Latin 'denotare', from 'de-' (intensive) + 'notare' (to mark), from 'nota' (a mark, sign)

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Summary: denote in Brief

'Denote' [dɪˈnəʊt] means to be a sign of or indicate something, or to stand as a name or symbol for it. It is often used in technical or academic contexts, such as in mathematics or chemistry, as in 'In algebra, 'x' often denotes an unknown variable.' 'Denote' can also be used in everyday language, as in 'The dove is often used to denote peace.'