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signified

/ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪd/

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noun

الدال عليه

(structuralism) The concept or idea evoked by a sign.

Examples :

"The signified of the word "apple" is the idea of a round, usually red or green, fruit that grows on trees. "

الدال عليه لكلمة "تفاحة" هو فكرة فاكهة مستديرة، حمراء أو خضراء عادة، تنمو على الأشجار.

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verb

دلّ، أشار إلى

To create a sign out of something.

Examples :

"The artist signified her love for nature by painting a tree, transforming it into a symbol of growth and peace. "

دلّت الفنانة على حبها للطبيعة برسم شجرة، محولة إياها إلى رمز للنمو والسلام.

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verb

عنى، دلّ

To give (something) a meaning or an importance.

Examples :

"Winning the school spelling bee signified years of hard work and dedication for Sarah. "

فوز سارة في مسابقة الإملاء المدرسية عنى سنوات من العمل الجاد والتفاني.

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verb

أشار، دلّ

To show one’s intentions with a sign etc.; to indicate, announce.

Examples :

"The crossing guard signified that it was safe to cross the street by raising her hand. "

أشار حارس المعبر إلى أنه من الآمن عبور الشارع برفع يده.

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verb

عنى، دلّ

To mean; to betoken.

Examples :

"The red traffic light signified that we had to stop. "

أشار الضوء الأحمر إلى أنه كان علينا التوقف.

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verb

عنى، أحدث فرقًا

To make a difference; to matter (in negative or interrogative expressions).

Examples :

"Whether he came to the meeting or not hardly signified, as the decision had already been made. "

لم يكن لحضوره الاجتماع أو عدمه أهمية تذكر، حيث تم اتخاذ القرار بالفعل.

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