Meaning
To mean; signify; inform.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English bemenen, equivalent to be- + mean (“to signify”). Compare Middle High German bemeinen (“to mean”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
demean
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2025, 2026.