denote
[dɪ'not]
vt. 指,

1. A smile often denotes pleasure and friendship.
   微笑常常善。
2. This word denotes a certain kind of animal.
   词种野兽。
3. Dark clouds denote rain.
   乌云雨预兆。

denote
[ verb ]

1. be a sign or indication of

<verb.communication>
Her smile denoted that she agreed

2. have as a meaning

<verb.communication> refer
`multi-' denotes `many'

3. make known; make an announcement

<verb.communication> announce
She denoted her feelings clearly

Denote \De*note"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Denoted}; p. pr. & vb.
n. {Denoting}.] [L. denotare; de- + notare to mark, nota
mark, sign, note: cf. F. d['e]noter. See {Note}.]
1. To mark out plainly; to signify by a visible sign; to
serve as the sign or name of; to indicate; to point out;
as, the hands of the clock denote the hour.

The better to denote her to the doctor. --Shak.

2. To be the sign of; to betoken; to signify; to mean.

A general expression to denote wickedness of every
sort. --Gilpin.