August 11, 2026
denote
/dɪˈnəʊt/verb
To be a sign of something; to show or mark it.
Example sentences
- “A red label denotes items that are on sale.”
- “On this map, blue dots denote campsites with fresh drinking water.”
Compare 'connote': a word denotes its literal meaning but connotes the feelings attached to it. Writers on language keep these two carefully apart.