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connote

1 of 1verb
/kəˈnoʊt/
Forms:connotes,connoting,connoted,connoted
1

to implicitly convey something such as an idea, feeling, etc. in addition to something's basic meaning

transitive
  • The use of warm colors like red and orange in the painting connotes a sense of passion and intensity.
  • The word "home" can connote feelings of warmth, security, and comfort.
  • His choice of formal language in the email connotes professionalism and seriousness.
  • Wearing a white dress to a wedding traditionally connotes purity and innocence.
  • The dark clouds in the sky connote an approaching storm, creating a sense of foreboding.
Synonyms:
imply
2

to suggest or imply a particular consequence or condition

transitive
  • The sudden drop in stock prices connotes economic instability in the market.
  • The absence of sunlight connotes the approach of evening.
  • The decrease in tourist arrivals connotes economic troubles in the region.
  • The sharp increase in crime rates connotes a lack of security in the neighborhood.
  • The decrease in consumer spending connotes a slowdown in the economy.
Synonyms:
predicate