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mean

/miːn/

verb

Meaning

  • To lament.

verb

Meaning

  • To intend.

  • To convey (a meaning).

  • To have conviction in (something said or expressed); to be sincere in (what one says).

    "Does she really mean what she said to him last night?"

  • To cause or produce (a given result); to bring about (a given result).

    "One faltering step means certain death."

  • (usually with to) To be of some level of importance.

    "Formality and titles mean nothing in their circle."

Synonyms

bring about,
cause,
lead to,
result in,
convey,
indicate,
signify,
imply,
intend,
serious