denote Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb be a sign or indication of
    • Her smile denoted that she agreed
  2. verb have as a meaning
    refer.
    • `multi-' denotes `many'
  3. verb make known; make an announcement
    announce.
    • She denoted her feelings clearly

WordNet

De*note" transitive verb
Etymology
L. denotare; de- + notare to mark, nota mark, sign, note: cf. F. dénoter. See Note.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Denoted; present participle & verbal noun Denoting
Definitions
  1. To mark out plainly; to signify by a visible sign; to serve as the sign or name of; to indicate; to point out; as, the hands of the clock denote the hour.
    The better to denote her to the doctor. Shak.
  2. To be the sign of; to betoken; to signify; to mean.
    A general expression to denote wickedness of every sort. Gilpin.

Webster 1913