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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
At his rally, Trump also said opinion polls indicating his popularity had fallen were "fake".
Foltz said he has heard nothing to indicate the Angels are making similar plans.
He also indicated that he was disappointed with Lawler’s behavior in relation to the press.
According to the human rights group Al-Haq, more than 70% of Gaza is now inaccessible to its residents, with reports indicating that Israel has seized more than 37% of the land.
In the same report, the company wrote that “Scientific evidence indicates that if left unchecked, climate change will be disastrous and life threatening.”
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