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denote Synonyms

Another word for denote

Choosing another word for denote depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To be a sign of; to indicate or point out.

Usage Example

"A high fever often denotes the presence of an underlying infection."

Strongest
indicate
signify
Strong
bespeak
betoken
signal
mark
point to

• verb (Context 2)

To stand as a name, symbol, or literal expression for; to mean explicitly.

Usage Example

"In algebra, the letter x is commonly used to represent an unknown quantity."

Strongest
represent
designate
stand for
mean
Strong
symbolize
express

Opposites of denote

The opposite of denote shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

conceal
connote
obscure
See all opposites of denote

• Nearby Words

denominational
denominator
denotation
denote
denounce
denouncement
denouncer

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Denote. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/denote
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