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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This is what I’m saying: Fairly or unfairly, long hair connotes certain traits.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 11, 2025
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
In the factor's garden is an old sundial which adds the needed touch of romance to the place; also, it connotes a fine leisureliness.
From Seeds of Pine by Janey Canuck
