denote

Definition

To indicate; to mark.

Etymology

From Middle French denoter, from Latin denotare, from de- (“complete”) and notare (“to mark out”).

Example Sentences

• "The yellow blazes denote the trail."
• "together with all forms, moods, shapes of grief, that can denote me truly"
• "The letters "SC" inscribed on the smokebox door of a locomotive denote that it is fitted with a self-cleaning smokebox."

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