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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
In Los Angeles, the criminal complaint indicates that the Chinese government’s attempt at influence went beyond the San Gabriel Valley.
He said analyses so far have not indicated changes in the virus that would make it “better adapted to infect or spread among humans.”
A new calculation indicates that the moon could be 100 million years older.
Despite the turmoil, Rodgers has passed for 23 touchdowns, with eight interceptions, for a team that has more talent than its woeful record indicates.
Several Republicans have indicated they will not vote for Johnson to lead the chamber.
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