To signify
Example: The gesture was used to signify agreement among the group members.
Definition
"To signify" means to serve as a symbol or indication of something, often conveying meaning or importance beyond the literal. In philosophy, it refers to representing or expressing an idea, concept, or intention, as when a gesture is used to signify agreement among people.
Etymology
The verb "to signify" comes from the Latin word 'significare', which means 'to make known' or 'to indicate'. It combines 'signum' meaning 'sign' and 'facere' meaning 'to make'. Did you know? The word has long been used in philosophical contexts to discuss how signs relate to meanings.
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"To signify" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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