connote

/kəˈnoʊt/
verb
  1. To suggest or imply an associated meaning or feeling in addition to the literal meaning.
    • For many people, the smell of fresh bread connotes comfort and home.
    • The word 'childlike' connotes innocence, not immaturity.
    • The color black often connotes elegance or formality.
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