connote

Meanings

• Verb

  To suggest or imply a meaning or quality, often subtly or indirectly.

  - "The painting connotes a sense of sadness."
  - "His tone of voice connoted anger."
  - "The word 'love' can connote different things to different people."

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Pronunciation

1. /kəˈnoʊt/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2983735"

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Synonyms

entail , imply , entail , imply , predicate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with connote
notate , mate , fate

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Variants

List of all variants of connote that leads to same result
connote , connoted , connotes , connoting

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin word 'connotare', meaning 'to signify' or 'to denote'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'connote' is often used interchangeably with the term 'suggest', but 'connote' has a more subtle and nuanced meaning, implying a hint or a clue.

2. The word 'connote' is derived from the Latin word 'connotare', which means 'to signify' or 'to denote'.

3. In linguistics, 'connotation' refers to the emotional or cultural meanings associated with a word, while 'denotation' refers to the literal meaning of a word.

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Related Concepts

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1. Denote: The opposite of connote, meaning to express a meaning explicitly or directly.

2. Implication: The act of suggesting or implying a meaning or quality, often subtly or indirectly.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The word 'connote' is often used in literary analysis and critical thinking to discuss the implied meanings and symbols in art, literature, and other forms of expression.

How to Memorize "connote"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the subtle hints or clues that suggest a meaning or quality.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'connote' with subtle hints or clues that suggest a meaning or quality.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device to remember the meaning of 'connote' as 'implies a meaning' or 'suggests a quality'.

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