Connoted

For Marcel, such presence implied more than simply being there (as one thing might be in the presence of another thing); it connoted "extravagant" availability, and the willingness to put oneself at the disposal of the other.

In Italian, virtù fortuitously connoted lordly charisma and connoisseurship, characteristics that were highly prized.

In the minds of many, the word emperor connoted superiority or pre-eminence over kings.

Nuraghes may have just connoted wealth or power, or they may have been an indication that a site had its owners.

This change in marketing resulted from Tandy corporation's desire to enhance its stature in the marketplace, because it was perceived by some in the computer press that the old "Radio Shack" moniker connoted an image of inferior quality.