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Meaning of connotes
The primary meaning of the word "connotes" is to imply or suggest a meaning beyond the literal or explicit meaning.
Etymology of connotes
The word "connotes" originates from the Latin words "con" (meaning "together") and "notare" (meaning "to mark" or "to note"), and has been used in the English language since the 15th century.
Historically, the word "connotes" has been used to describe the implied or suggested meanings of words, phrases, and symbols, and has been an important concept in linguistics, literature, and communication.
Synonyms
implies
suggests
indicates
signifies
means
denotes
symbolizes
represents
embodies
personifies
typifies
characterizes
portrays
depicts
conveys
expresses
implies
intimates
insinuates
hints
alludes
refers
signifies
imports
bespeaks
betokens
portends
augurs
presages
foreshadows
forebodes
Definitions
- The word "connotes" is defined by Oxford Languages as a verb that means to imply or suggest a meaning beyond the literal or explicit meaning, often in relation to emotions, associations, or ideas.
- * It can also refer to a word or phrase that has a particular implication or suggestion, in addition to its literal meaning.
Usage Examples
- The word "home" connotes a sense of warmth and comfort.
- * The phrase "once upon a time" connotes a sense of nostalgia and fantasy.
- * The color red connotes energy, passion, and excitement in many cultures.