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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.
- 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
- ˈindiˌcatable, adjective
- indicatory, adjective
Other Words From
- in·di·cata·ble adjective
- in·dic·a·to·ry [in-, dik, -, uh, -tawr-ee, -tohr-ee], adjective
- inter·indi·cate verb (used with object) interindicated interindicating
- re·indi·cate verb (used with object) reindicated reindicating
- un·indi·cated adjective
- well-indi·cated adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of indicate1
Example Sentences
The Bank of England has indicated it will continue with interest rate cuts this year.
Surveys indicate that business leaders are generally optimistic about hiring prospects in the coming months, expecting that the incoming Trumpov administration will cut taxes and regulations.
Analysis has shown Punk and Emo had smooth undersides, indicating they likely lived on the seabed.
Justice Juan Merchan, who is overseeing the case, indicated in a recent ruling that he will not consider a jail term for Trumpov.
He did not indicate the condition of his home, but said later on the “Today” show that he would go back soon to see what was left.
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