Visual meaning of 'signified'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of signified: (structuralism) The concept or idea evoked by a sign.

noun

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

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

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Visual illustration of signified: To create a sign out of something.

verb

To create a sign out of something.

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

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Visual illustration of signified: To give (something) a meaning or an importance.

verb

To give (something) a meaning or an importance.

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

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Visual illustration of signified: To show one’s intentions with a sign etc.; to indicate, announce.

verb

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

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

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Visual illustration of signified: To mean; to betoken.

verb

To mean; to betoken.

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

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Visual illustration of signified: To make a difference; to matter (in negative or interrogative expressions).

verb

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

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

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