denote

Universal Words verb (formal) 1 to be a sign of sth SYNINDICATE: [VN] A very high temperature often denotes a serious illness. [also Vthat] 2 to mean sth SYNREPRESENT: [VN] In this example 'X' denotes the time taken and 'Y' denotes the distance covered. * The red triangle denotes danger. * Here 'family' denotes mother, father and children. [also Vwh-] compareCONNOTE