Amplifies
Emphasises by adding extra impact.
Connotes
What a word’s deeper metaphorical/suggested meaning is.
Conveys
Gets across a message/idea/theory.
Creates
Builds up an idea.
Demonstrates
Provides a clear explanation/example.
Denotes
What the word actually means (e.g. dictionary definition).
Emphasises
Draws attention to something.
Evokes
Brings about a strong feeling or idea.
Exhibits
Displays a certain attitude.
Foreshadows
Hints at subsequent events/themes.
Highlights
Draws clear attention to an idea/theme/image.
Identifies
Provides the clear meaning of something specific.
Illustrates
Creates a distinct image.
Implies
Suggests something beyond the obvious.
Indicates
Acts as a clear pointer or a signpost.
Mirrors
Reflects a similar or the same image.
Parallels
Runs alongside a similar idea/theme.
Portrays
Shows or represents something/someone in a certain way.
Presents
Introduces an idea.
Reflects
Echoes a similar theme/idea.
Reiterates
Repeats or supports the same point/feeling/idea.
Represents
Takes an idea and puts it forward in a different light.
Reveals
Makes a meaning/interpretation clear that was previously unclear.
Signifies
Uses a word or a sign to make the meaning clear.
Symbolises
Takes a visual image and uses it for a deeper meaning.