Connote
/kəˈnəʊt/verb
To suggest or imply in addition to the precise or explicit meaning.
The term 'home' connotes family, warmth, and comfort.
Often appears as...
- connotes a sense
- connotes a certain
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
Words that connote often carry emotional weight, hinting at feelings or attitudes beyond plain definitions.
‘Dove’ connotes peace in many cultures.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Literals
Don't use 'connote' when you mean the literal, primary meaning of the word, only for hidden or additional meanings.
'Shark' connotes danger, even though it's a fish.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtlety Matters
'Connote' is about subtle, often unspoken suggestions that a word invokes, not direct statements.
'The mansion connotes wealth.
Compare with
expressimplyindicatemeanrepresentsignifysuggestibility
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