sig·ni·fy 
/ˈsɪgnəˌfaɪ/ verb
sig·ni·fies; sig·ni·fied; sig·ni·fy·ing /ˈsɪgnəˌfaɪ/ verb 1 [+ obj] : to be a sign of (something) : to mean (something)
▪ Black clothing signifies mourning. ▪ A check mark next to your name signifies that you have met all the requirements. ▪ The recent decline of the stock market does not necessarily signify the start of a recession. 2 [+ obj] : to show (your feelings, intentions, opinions, etc.) by doing something
▪ He nodded to signify his approval. = He nodded to signify that he approved. ▪ He gave her a diamond ring to signify his love. 3 [no obj] formal + somewhat old-fashioned : to have importance : matter
▪ Whether he agrees or not does not signify.
▪ Black clothing signifies mourning. ▪ A check mark next to your name signifies that you have met all the requirements. ▪ The recent decline of the stock market does not necessarily signify the start of a recession.
▪ He nodded to signify his approval. = He nodded to signify that he approved. ▪ He gave her a diamond ring to signify his love.
▪ Whether he agrees or not does not signify.
