denotes

VERB

designate, mean

Synonyms

STRONGEST

stand for

STRONG

announce argue bespeak betoken connote evidence express finger flash imply import indicate insinuate intend make mark peg prove show signify spell symbolize tag typify

WEAK

add up hang sign on put down for put finger on symbol tab

Antonyms

STRONG

conceal deny disprove hide ignore leave alone refuse refute veto withhold

Example Sentences

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The family, like many along the train’s path, was originally opposed of the project because they worried it would destroy the cenotes drawing tourists.

From Seattle Times • May 30, 2024

To the ancient Maya, the cenotes of the Yucatán Peninsula were sacred as they believed them to be portals to the gods of the underworld.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2023

In each of these cultures, people made offerings to deities in glaciers, maraes and cenotes.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2023

“The cenotes will be filled or contaminated,” he said, referring to the sinkholes that villagers rely on.

From Washington Post • Sep. 7, 2022

Also, the numerous cenotes in this zone support a limited growth of evergreen trees.

From Summer Birds From the Yucatan Peninsula by Klaas, Erwin E.