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connote

/kɔ'nout/ Cách viết khác : (connotate) /'kɔnouteit/
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Explanation of the Word "Connote"

Definition: The verb "connote" means to suggest or imply something in addition to the main meaning of a word. It refers to the feelings, ideas, or associations that a word brings to mind beyond its literal definition.

Usage Instructions

When you use "connote," think about what extra meanings or feelings a word carries. For example, the word "home" connotes warmth, safety, and family, not just a physical place where someone lives.

Example
  • Sentence: The word "childish" can connote immaturity, even though it literally just means being like a child.
Advanced Usage

In more advanced contexts, "connote" can be used in discussions of literature, philosophy, or linguistics, where understanding the deeper meanings and associations of words is important.

Word Variants
  • Connotation (noun): This is the noun form of "connote." It refers to the additional meaning or feeling that a word carries. Example: The connotation of the word "freedom" can be very positive, suggesting independence and choice.
Different Meanings
  • Literal Meaning: The basic, straightforward meaning of a word.
  • Connotative Meaning: The ideas or feelings that a word suggests beyond its literal meaning.
Synonyms
  • Imply
  • Suggest
  • Indicate
  • Insinuate
Related Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

While "connote" itself does not have specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly associated with it, you can use phrases that describe similar concepts: - "Read between the lines": This means to understand the deeper meaning or implications of what is being said, similar to recognizing connotations. - "What’s implied": This phrase refers to meanings that are suggested but not directly stated.

Summary

To "connote" something is to indicate or suggest additional meanings beyond what is explicitly stated.

Verb
  1. involve as a necessary condition of consequence; as in logic
    • solving the problem is predicated on understanding it well
  2. express or state indirectly

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