signifies
v.v. to be a sign of something or to have a specific meaning. You use this when one thing represents another idea or feeling.
v. to serve as a sign or symbol of something; to convey a particular meaning. Often used to describe how specific symbols or actions represent abstract concepts.
A red light signifies that you must stop.
In many cultures, the color white signifies purity and new beginnings during important ceremonies.
The sudden shift in the protagonist's tone signifies a deeper psychological break, suggesting that the character is no longer able to maintain their composed facade.
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object. It is more formal than 'mean' or 'show'.
The bell signifies to the end of classThe bell signifies the end of classSignifies is a transitive verb and should not be followed by the preposition 'to' before its object.