Definitions

1. verb

to serve as a sign or symbol for something, to indicate or point out something

“The color red denotes the fire alarm.”

2. verb

to intend or mean something

“She denies that she meant to hurt anyone, but her actions denote a lack of empathy.”

3. noun

a sign or symbol that indicates something

“The flag denotes the presence of a foreign embassy.”

4. noun

something that indicates or implies something else

“The behavior of the company’s CEO denotes a lack of transparency.”