Signalize
['sɪgn(ə)laɪz] or ['sɪgnə,laɪz]
Definition
(verb.) make conspicuous or noteworthy.
(verb.) point out carefully and clearly.
(verb.) provide with traffic signals; 'signalize a busy intersection'.
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Definition
(a.) To make signal or eminent; to render distinguished from what is common; to distinguish.
(a.) To communicate with by means of a signal; as, a ship signalizes its consort.
(a.) To indicate the existence, presence, or fact of, by a signal; as, to signalize the arrival of a steamer.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
v. a. [1]. Distinguish, celebrate, make memorable.[2]. Make a signal to.[3]. Indicate by a signal.
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Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Distinguish, exalt, glorify, dignify, immortalize, celerate
ANT:Disgrace, dishonor, discredit
Editor: Upton
Examples
- Their union, which was more the effect of religious enthusiasm than of conquest, was signalized in the same manner. Adam Smith. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
- The gathering of the schools was signalized by splendid weather. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- He signalized his accession by an address to his army and navy; his address to his people followed three days later. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
Typist: Ruth