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Synonyms for sign

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adjective · used of the language of the deaf
noun · a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

“he showed signs of strain”

noun · any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

“signals from the boat suddenly stopped”

noun · structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted

“the highway was lined with signboards”

signboard
noun · (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
sign of the zodiacstar signmansionhouseplanetary house
noun · having an indicated pole (as the distinction between positive and negative electric charges)

“he got the polarity of the battery reversed”

noun · an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come

“he hoped it was an augury”

auguryforetokenpreindication
verb · mark with one's signature; write one's name (on)

“She signed the letter and sent it off”

verb · approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation

“All parties ratified the peace treaty”

verb · engage by written agreement

“They signed two new pitchers for the next season”

verb · communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs

“He signed his disapproval with a dismissive hand gesture”

verb · make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate