Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
connote
verb
/kəˈnoʊt/
Definition
To suggest or imply in addition to the literal or primary meaning.
Examples
- The term ‘home’ can connote warmth and comfort.
- When one hears the word ‘snake,’ it may connote treachery in addition to being just a reptile.
- Her smile seemed to connote approval and happiness.
Meaning
When a word connotes something, it gives additional meanings or feelings that go beyond its direct definition.
Synonyms
- imply
- suggest
- indicate
- infer
