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Spell Bee Word: denote


Basic Details

Word: Denote

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To be a sign of something or to stand for it.

Synonyms: indicate, signify, mean, represent

How to Spell Denote

Syllables: de - note

Tricky part: The first vowel is e (de), not i, and the word ends in a silent e, which drops before ing: denoting.

Watch out for: dinote, denot, denoat

Memory tip: A note gives you information; a sign that denotes something gives you a note about it: de + note.

Usage Examples

Example 1: On this map, a green triangle denotes a camping site.

Example 2: The letter x is often used to denote an unknown number.

Example 3: A red light on the machine denotes that it is switched on.

Fun Fact

In mathematics the Greek letter pi denotes the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter, which is a little more than 3.14.

Practise the CREST Way

Word Connection

Choose the word closest in meaning to denote as used in the sentence:

On the weather map, the red arrows denote warm winds blowing in from the sea.

a) donate
b) conceal
c) deny
d) indicate

Show answer

d) indicate. Arrows on a map indicate, or show, the winds; donate means to give something away.

Mingle-Mangle

Unjumble the word in the sentence and choose it:

In this chart, a gold star is used to toneed the toppers in each section.

a) devote
b) detonate
c) donate
d) denote

Show answer

d) denote. With no a and no v in the jumble, donate and devote are out; detonate is too long.

Word Cookie

Insert the correct pair of letters to form a word:

d_n_te

a) i, a
b) e, u
c) e, o
d) i, o

Show answer

c) e, o. De + note: e comes first, then o.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A road sign showing two children denotes ____.

a) a speed race
b) a toy shop
c) a playground closed for repairs
d) that a school is nearby

Show answer

d) that a school is nearby

2. Which symbol is used to denote "equals" in maths?

a) =
b) %
c) #
d) +

Show answer

a) =

Associated Words

instanceinsatiabledefraudassuranceincorporate
techniquemotorbikeabhorrencemeditationmartian

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