signify
verb (used with object)
to make known by signs, speech, or action.
signifies
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present tense formof signify (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
signifiés
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pluralof signifié.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
signifiénoun(in linguistics) the signified.
Example Sentences
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“That $10 million signifies the potential for a true comeback,” Abaunza said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
Its market cap just south of $3 trillion signifies the doubts investors have shown about the company’s AI positioning and whether all its spending will pay off.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
A reading above 50 signifies economic growth, while one below 50 indicates contraction.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
However, the move for airlines stocks—and cruise operators—is still sizable and signifies the next leg up for the sector’s recovery.
From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026
The word signifies unmanliness to me, and I don’t think of him that way.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
