NYT Dictionary

DENOTE

/dɪˈnoʊt/
Verbde-NOTEde-note · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

To indicate; to mark.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Middle French denoter, from Latin denotare, from de- (“complete”) and notare (“to mark out”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

referannounceadumbrateapproveargueattestbespeakbetokenbreathecall

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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