signify
verb (used with object)
to make known by signs, speech, or action.
was signifying
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past progressiveof signify.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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And thus, the new pope was signifying his desire to build upon Francis’ legacy.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2025
“It was also quite telling how he did not stand and bow in apology,” said a former Nissan executive, adding it was as if Saikawa was signifying that he personally was not at fault.
From Reuters ● Nov. 22, 2018
And lo! another of those splendors made towards me, and in brightening outwardly was signifying its will to please me.
From Divine Comedy, Norton's Translation, Paradise by Charles Eliot Norton
