to be the sign, name or symbol of (something)

designate, mean

to employ a person (as); to take part in an activity

hire for job, use

to point to (a person, thing); to make (something) known; be a sing of (something)

signify, display

to be a sign or warning of (a future event etc)

foreshadow, indicate

to make known (one's views, intentions etc); be a sign of (something)

mean, indicate

to ask (for) (something) seriously; to offer to have sexual intercourse for payment, especially in a public place

plead for; try to sell

to give evidence; to be evidence of (something)

vouch for; give testimony