Synonyms for mark
- verb
- noun
Synonyms by meaning
Verb
1. Watch — to focus one's attention on (something or someone); to pay attention to, to take note of
watch, consider, celebrate, observe, regard, look at, heed, respect
2. Point — to be an indication of (something); to show where (something) is located
3. Scar — to leave a mark (often an undesirable or unwanted one) on (something)
4. Point out
point out, line, cross off, cross out, strike off, strike out
Noun
2. Bull's-eye
3. Sign — characteristic, sign, indication for measurement; visible impression. A stamp or other indication of…
sign, symbol, print, badge, signature, stamp, emblem, imprint, index, proof, character, token, characteristic, indication rare
Other
cross, marker, trade-mark, distinction, stigma, degree, importance
Definitions
- v. 1
To leave a mark (often an undesirable or unwanted one) on (something).
The floor was marked with wine and blood.
- v. 2
To be an indication of (something); to show where (something) is located.
A bell marked the end of visiting hours.
- n. 1
Characteristic, sign, indication for measurement; visible impression. A stamp or other indication of provenance, quality etc.
With eggs, you need to check for the quality mark before you buy.
- n. 2
Boundary, land within a boundary. A stone or post used to indicate position and guide travellers.
Related words
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The mark is that at which one shoots; the goal, that toward which one runs.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- celebrate We celebrate Mother's Day in honor of our mothers.
- indicate Indicate size, color, and style on the order form.
- denote We use the symbol “⊂” to denote proper inclusion.
- scar Tom rolled up his sleeve, exposing a hideous scar.
- score When she saw her test score, she burst into tears.
By length
- 3 letters
- see1, mug1
- 4 letters
- show1, line1, sign1, note1, spot1, fool1, scar1, heed1
- 5 letters
- point1, watch1, check1, cross1, score1, brand1, proof1, index2, trick1, print1, label2, trace1, stamp1, badge1
- 6 letters
- notice2, degree2, target2, signal2, regard2, reveal2, symbol2, marker2, stigma2, sucker2, emblem2, denote2
- 7 letters
- respect2, scratch1, observe2, imprint2, blemish2
- 8 letters
- consider3, indicate3, inscribe2
- 9 letters
- character3, celebrate3, signature3, designate3
- 10 letters
- importance3, indication4
- 11 letters
- distinction3, distinguish3, commemorate4
- 14 letters
- characteristic5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (index2 = 2 syllables).