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Denote vs Demote - What's the difference?

denote | demote |

In transitive terms the difference between denote and demote

is that denote is to refer to literally; to convey meaning while demote is to relegate.

denote

English

Verb

(denot)
  • To indicate; to mark.
    • The yellow blazes denote the trail.
  • To make overt.
    • The tears denoted her true feelings.
  • To refer to literally; to convey meaning.
    • "Pre-" denotes "before."

    Derived terms

    * denotation * denotative ----

    demote

    English

    Verb

    (demot)
  • To lower the rank or status of something.
  • To relegate.

    • Antonyms

    * (lower the rank of ): promote

    Anagrams

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