01 v. t. To show by a sign; to communicate by any conventional token, as words, gestures, signals, or the like; to announce; to make known; to decla…
imp. & p. p.
Signified; p. pr. & vb. n.
Signifying
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To show by a sign; to communicate by any conventional token, as words, gestures, signals, or the like; to announce; to make known; to declare; to express; as, a signified his desire to be present.“I 'll to the king; and signify to him That thus I have resign'd my charge to you.” — Shak.“The government should signify to the Protestants of Ireland that want of silver is not to be remedied.” — Swift.
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