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Definitions for: Denote
[v] have as a meaning; "`multi-' denotes `many' "
[v] be a sign or indication of; "Her smile denoted that she agreed"
[v] make known; make an announcement; "She denoted his feelings clearly"
Webster (1913) Definition: De*note", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Denoted; p. pr. & vb.
n. Denoting.] [L. denotare; de- + notare to mark, nota
mark, sign, note: cf. F. d['e]noter. See Note.]
1. To mark out plainly; to signify by a visible sign; to
serve as the sign or name of; to indicate; to point out;
as, the hands of the clock denote the hour.
The better to denote her to the doctor. --Shak.
2. To be the sign of; to betoken; to signify; to mean.
A general expression to denote wickedness of every
sort. --Gilpin.
Synonyms: announce, refer
See Also: advertise, advertize, apply, blare out, blat out, blazon out, call out, come back, convolute, cry, denominate, denounce, designate, euphemise, euphemize, express, hark back, identify, inform, intend, mean, meld, name, pervert, post, publicise, publicize, recall, report, return, slur, sophisticate, sound, state, trump, trump out, twist, twist around
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