Denote

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /dɪˈnəʊt/
• Rhymes: -əʊt

Origin

From Middle French denoter, from Latin denotare; de- "complete" and notare "to mark (out)"

Full definition of denote

Verb

1. (transitive) To indicate; to mark.The yellow blazes denote the trail.
2. (transitive) To make overt.The tears denoted her true feelings.
3. (transitive) To refer to literally; to convey meaning."Pre-" denotes "before."

Derived terms

• denotation
• denotative