Meaning of “signify” in the English Dictionary

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"signify" in English

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uk /ˈsɪɡ.nɪ.faɪ/ us /ˈsɪɡ.nə.faɪ/ formal

› [ T ] to be a sign of something; to mean:

Nobody really knows what the marks on the ancient stones signify.

[ + that ] The number 30 on a road sign signifies that the speed limit is 30 miles an hour.

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› [ T ] to make something known; to show:

She signified her agreement by nodding her head.

[ + (that) ] She signified (that) she was in agreement by nodding her head.

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› [ I ] to have importance or to matter:

Don't worry about being late - it doesn't signify.

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(Definition of “signify” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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(Definition of “signify” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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