Communication

Synonyms for signal

One audited sense, one true synonym, and three words that come close enough to cost you the rung.

Tier 1, Foothills · 1 sense · verb · Reason line included

The senseverbTier 1, FoothillsCommunication

be a signal for or a symptom of

The economic indicators signal that the euro is undervalued.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

point

Same sentence, swapped: The economic indicators point that the euro is undervalued.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for signal as it is used in the sentence above.

repeat
reveal
alarm

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Closest first: other communication words at Foothills, then the same tier across the rest of the library.

excuseverbexplainserve as a reason or cause or justification ofFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line expressverbstateindicate through a symbol, formula, etc.Foothills2 sensesHas a reason line expressionnounsayinga word or phrase that particular people use in particular situationsFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line fixnoun, verblocationa determination of the place where something isFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line evadeverbduckavoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)Ridgeline2 sensesHas a reason line exaggerateverbamplifyto enlarge beyond bounds or the truthRidgelineHas a reason line examplenouninstancean item of information that is typical of a class or groupFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line advantagenounrewardbenefit resulting from some event or actionFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line

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