sign synonyms

sign

n.

  1. A signal

    indication, portent, clue, omen, prognostic, augury, token, presentiment, divination, presage, premonition, handwriting on the wall, foreshadowing, foreboding, foreknowledge, token, manifestation, foretoken, harbinger, herald, hint, symptom, assurance, precursor, prediction, mark, badge, auspice, symbol, caution, warning, beacon, flag, highball, hand signal, wave of the arm, flash, whistle, warning bell, signal bell, signal light, high sign*.

  2. An emblem

    insignia, badge, crest; see emblem.

  3. A symbol

    type, visible sign, token; see symbol.

sign

v.

  1. Authorize

    endorse, confirm, acknowledge; see approve 1.

  2. Indicate

    express, signify, signal; see mean 1, signal.

  3. Consecrate

    dignify, hallow, ordain, sign with a cross; see bless 3.

  4. Hire

    engage, contract, employ; see hire 1.

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