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indicate
[ in-di-keyt ]
verb (used with object)
His hesitation really indicates his doubt about the venture.
- to point out or point to; direct attention to:
to indicate a place on a map.
- to show, as by measuring or recording; make known:
The thermometer indicates air temperature.
Synonyms: , ,
- to state or express, especially briefly or in a general way; signal:
He indicated his disapproval but did not go into detail.
- Medicine/Medical.
- (of symptoms) to point out (a particular remedy, treatment, etc.) as suitable or necessary.
- to show the presence of (a condition, infection, etc.).
indicate
/ ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt; -trɪ; ɪnˈdɪkətərɪ /
verb
- may take a clause as object to be or give a sign or symptom of; imply
cold hands indicate a warm heart
- to point out or show
- may take a clause as object to state briefly; suggest
he indicated what his feelings were
- (of instruments) to show a reading of
the speedometer indicated 50 miles per hour
- usually passive to recommend or require
surgery seems to be indicated for this patient
Derived Forms
- ˈԻ徱ˌٲ, adjective
- indicatory, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ·徱·a· adjective
- ·徱··ٴ· [in-, dik, -, uh, -tawr-ee, -tohr-ee], adjective
- t·d·ٱ verb (used with object) interindicated interindicating
- ·d·ٱ verb (used with object) reindicated reindicating
- ܲ·d·e adjective
- ɱ-d·e adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of indicate1
Example Sentences
The Kyiv mayor is now one of the most senior Ukrainian politicians to indicate publicly that his country may have to give up territory, albeit temporarily.
A tally of 25 unforced errors indicated it was a performance nowhere near befitting of the WTA Tour's dominant clay-court player of recent seasons.
The earliest date for the inquest is late July, but the coroner indicated it might not take place until the end of the year.
Mrs Anderson said within two weeks of the shooting, intelligence was received which indicated the involvement of eight people.
Bureau of Economic Analysis indicated that California’s nominal gross domestic product now exceeds Japan’s.
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