What does "signifies" mean?

third-person singular simple present indicative of signify

What is a synonym for "signifies"?

Common synonyms include: mean, betoken, mean, add up to, adumbrate, allude.

How do you pronounce "signifies"?

Pronounced //ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪz//.

Signifies

//ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪz// verb

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Verb

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third-person singular simple present indicative of signify form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

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mean betoken mean add up to adumbrate allude

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"He taught contemplation as a means of spiritual purification and the attainment of the Dao, a principle that signifies the highest spiritual ideals of mankind."

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