signify

• Verbe utilisé pour indiquer ou représenter quelque chose, être un signe ou un symbole de quelque chose, ou transmettre un sens.

A verb used to indicate or represent something, to be a sign or symbol of something, or to convey meaning.

1. Indicate or meanB2formal

   To be a sign or symbol of something; to represent or convey meaning.

   Signifier (indiquer ou vouloir dire)

   • A red light signifies that you must stop.
   • His silence signified his agreement with the plan.
   • The symbol signifies peace and unity.

   Synonymesbetokenconveydenoteexpressimplyindicatemeanrepresentsignal

2. Be important or matterB2formal

   To have importance or significance in a particular context.

   Avoir de l'importance

   • Her opinion signifies a lot in this decision.
   • The details of the contract signify greatly for the company.
   • What he said signifies little to the overall outcome.

   Synonymescountimportmatterweigh