denote
intermediateB1/dɪˈnəʊt/ · de-note
to be a sign of; to indicate or represent.
Meanings
to be a sign of; to indicate or represent.
علامت ہونا; اشارہ کرنا یا نمائندگی کرنا۔
ظاہر کرنا
zaher karna
Common Collocations
- denote clearly
- denote a change
- denote meaning
Example Sentences
The red light denotes that the machine is on.
سرخ روشنی ظاہر کرتی ہے کہ مشین چل رہی ہے۔
Surkh roshni zahir karti hai ke machine chal rahi hai.
In mathematics, a triangle often denotes a relationship.
ریاضی میں، مثلث اکثر ایک تعلق ظاہر کرتی ہے۔
Riyazi mein, musallas aksar ek talaq zahir karti hai.
The word 'apple' denotes a specific type of fruit.
لفظ 'سیب' ایک خاص قسم کے پھل کو ظاہر کرتا ہے۔
Lafz 'seb' ek khas qism ke phal ko zahir karta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'denote' as 'denote the sign' to remember its meaning.
Imagine a signpost indicating directions.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ماں کی محبت کا کوئی لامحدود نہیں، حرف و لفظ سے کہیں بڑھ کے ہے یہ کمیاب ہیں۔
Maan ki mohabbat ka koi laa-mahud nahi, Haraf o lafz se kahin barh ke hai yeh kamiab hain.
A mother's love is unmatched, It transcends words and signs.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو بات سمجھ آ جائے، وہ سمجھ آ جائے گی۔
Jo baat samajh aajaye, woh samajh aajayegi.
What makes sense will eventually be understood.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "denotare" — to mark out, designate
First known use: 14th century
The term 'denote' has been used in English since the late 14th century, stemming from the Latin 'denotare', which means to mark or signify.