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signify Synonyms

Another word for signify

Choosing another word for signify depends on context, so the 21 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To be an indication of; to mean or have as a meaning.

Usage Example

"A red traffic light signifies that drivers must come to a complete stop."

Strongest
mean
denote
indicate
Strong
represent
symbolize
stand for
betoken
connote
imply

• verb (Context 2)

To make known or declare formally by a sign, action, or word.

Usage Example

"The committee members signified their approval of the proposal by raising their hands."

Strongest
express
Strong
communicate
convey
manifest
declare
signal
evince
proclaim

• verb (Context 3)

To be of importance or consequence; to matter (usually used in negative or interrogative contexts).

Usage Example

"Those minor scheduling delays do not matter when compared to the overall success of the project."

Strongest
matter
count
Strong
import
Weak
weigh

Opposites of signify

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

conceal
withhold
suppress
See all opposites of signify

• Nearby Words

significantly
signification
significatrix
signify
signing
signoff
signora

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