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signalise

vb. (alternative spelling of signalize English)

WordNet
signalise
  1. v. provide with traffic signals; "signalize a busy intersection" [syn: signalize]

  2. communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs; "He signed his disapproval with a dismissive hand gesture"; "The diner signaled the waiters to bring the menu" [syn: sign, signal, signalize]

  3. point out carefully and clearly [syn: signalize, point out, call attention]

  4. make conspicuous or noteworthy [syn: signalize, distinguish]

Usage examples of "signalise".

Instead of building a Church House to add another thousand tons to the enormous weight of ecclesiastical bricks and mortar that cumbers the land, would it not be more human to signalise the time by the abolition of these cruel laws, and by the introduction of some system to gradually emancipate the poor from the workhouse, which is now their master?

Rome again, and, anxious to keep his promise to his mother, he signalised his return by a terrible vengeance.

Meantime, for all her interest in the case in hand, Violet could not help casting a hurried look about her, in gratification of the curiosity incited by her entrance into a house signalised from its foundation by such a series of tragic events.

And it happened that the very day he reached the town was signalised by his rescuing a Turk who had fallen into the hands of some Greek sailors.

Then he discovered some manner of sorcerous power over matches in the wind, lighted a cigarette, and signalised his sense of refreshment by smoothly edging the indicator needle up toward the eighty notch, where he held it stationary until Lanyard and Liane with one accord begged him to consider their appetites.