Connote

Pronunciation: /kəˈnoʊt/

Definitions of connote

verb to suggest or imply in addition to the literal or primary meaning

Example Sentences

A1 The word 'dog' connotes a furry animal with four legs.

A2 In some cultures, the color white may connote purity and innocence.

B1 The use of certain symbols in literature can connote deeper meanings and themes.

B2 The artist's choice of dark colors in the painting connotes a sense of sadness and melancholy.

C1 The author's use of specific language connotes a sense of nostalgia and longing in the novel.

C2 The subtle imagery in the film connotes a complex web of emotions and relationships.

Examples of connote in a Sentence

formal The word 'luxurious' connotes a sense of wealth and opulence.

informal Using the term 'boss' can connote authority or leadership.

slang In teen slang, 'lit' often connotes something exciting or cool.

figurative The dark clouds connote an impending storm.

Grammatical Forms of connote

• past tense: connoted
• plural: connotes
• comparative: more connoted
• superlative: most connoted
• present tense: connotes
• future tense: will connote
• perfect tense: has connoted
• continuous tense: is connoting
• singular: connotes
• positive degree: connotes
• infinitive: connote
• gerund: connoting
• participle: connoting

Origin and Evolution of connote

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'connote' originated from the Latin word 'connotare', which means 'to mark along with'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in a more literal sense of marking something along with something else, the word 'connote' has evolved to signify the idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its primary meaning.