connote
[ kuh-noht ]
/ kəˈnoʊt /
verb (used with object), con·not·ed, con·not·ing.
to signify or suggest (certain meanings, ideas, etc.) in addition to the explicit or primary meaning: The word “fireplace” often connotes hospitality, warm comfort, etc.
to involve as a condition or accompaniment: Injury connotes pain.
verb (used without object), con·not·ed, con·not·ing.
to have significance only by association, as with another word: Adjectives can only connote, nouns can denote.
Words nearby connote
connolly, connor, connors, connotation, connotative, connote, connubial, conodont, conoid, conon, conoscenti
Origin of connote
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH connote
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connote
/ (kɒˈnəʊt) /
verb (tr; often takes a clause as object)
(of a word, phrase, etc) to imply or suggest (associations or ideas) other than the literal meaningthe word "maiden" connotes modesty
to involve as a consequence or condition
Word Origin for connote
C17: from Medieval Latin connotāre, from notāre to mark, make a note, from nota mark, sign, note
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