denote

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Middle French denoter, from Latin denotare; de- "complete" and notare "to mark (out)"

[edit] Pronunciation

[edit] Verb

Infinitive
to denote

Third person singular
denotes

Simple past
denoted

Past participle
denoted

Present participle
denoting

to denote (third-person singular simple present denotes, present participle denoting, simple past and past participle denoted)

  1. (transitive) To indicate; to mark.
    The yellow blazes denote the trail.
  2. (transitive) To make overt.
    The tears denoted her true feelings.
  3. (transitive) To refer to literally; to convey meaning.
    "Pre-" denotes "before."

[edit] Translations

To indicate; to mark
To make overt
To refer to literally; to convey meaning
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