Signalize

Quick meaning: Signalize is a verb meaning (transitive, archaic) To distinguish, to make noteworthy.

Meaning

(transitive, archaic) To distinguish, to make noteworthy.

More Meanings

1. (transitive, archaic) To display or make known (an attribute, quality, etc.); to call attention to.
2. (transitive, archaic) To point out; to take special note of.
3. (transitive, chiefly nautical) To communicate with (someone) by means of a signal.
4. (transitive) To indicate; to be a sign of.
5. (transitive, chiefly Canada, US) To furnish (a traffic intersection) with a traffic signal.

Example Sentences

a ship signalizes its consort

[T]he reign of the Tudors was often signalized by the valour of our soldiers and sailors […].

This expression rex Anglorum is rightly signalised by historians as a milestone in our history.

An Author who points his ſatyr at a great man, is to be looked upon in the ſame view with the engineer who ſignalized himſelf by this ungenerous practice.

Word Forms

• signalizes
• signalizing
• signalized
• signalise

Synonyms for signalize

Depending on context, synonyms include distinguish, sign, signal.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sign, distinguish, signal, signalise, remark, signify.

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