Synonyms for sign

Other words for “sign”, grouped by meaning.

We found 25 synonyms for “sign”. The most common are mark, signal, signaling, signboard, sign of the zodiac.

noun a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

Synonymsmark

noun any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

noun structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted

Synonymssignboard

noun (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

noun having an indicated pole (as the distinction between positive and negative electric charges)

Synonymspolarity

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

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

Synonymssubscribe

verb approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation

Synonymsratify

verb engage by written agreement

verb communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs

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

Synonymsbless

adjective used of the language of the deaf

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University