denote or connote

make a more or less disguised reference to

the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to

the relation between a word or phrase and the object or idea it refers to

practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive

refer to something with a euphemism

go back to something earlier

give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property

refer (a word or name) to a person or thing

be a sign or indication of