connote
verb (used with object)
to signify or suggest (certain meanings, ideas, etc.) in addition to the explicit or primary meaning.
connotes
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present tense formof connote (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Buzz’s “To infinity and beyond” catchphrase connotes adventure and exploration, and the character’s journey from self-serious bravado to emotional vulnerability has given him a superpower far greater than the ability to fly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
For many people, “all-inclusive” connotes sugary cocktails, forced socializing and buffet-style dining.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 10, 2025
Prediction marketers tell courts that the CFTC’s lack of objections connotes tacit approval.
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2025
Moreover, this assistance is limited to “federal purposes,” a term that typically connotes the protection of federal personnel or property.
From Slate ● Aug. 15, 2025
For to catch the ear of the public is not a difficult task and merely connotes an agreeable facility.
From Johann Sebastian Bach by Johann Nikolaus Forkel
