Notate, notation - writing, to write Denote , designate - indicate Connote, connotation - remember con as in what is it connected to - similar to imply but more like subtext Imply - suggest Comply - like complete, finish, but in adherence to a rule Elaborate - to add on to in detail

The best way to learn the differences between such similar words is to review them in a dictionary. Read the definitions then write example sentences using the word. Do this and post your sentences here for us to review. This is my favourite dictionary for learners https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/denote