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Denote vs Denotee - What's the difference?

denote | denotee |

As a verb denote

is to indicate; to mark.

As a noun denotee is

something denoted.

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 ----

    denotee

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Something denoted.

    • Synonyms

    * denotatum