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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
Several Los Angeles leaders invited Trump to survey the damage in the region, and he has indicated he will visit next week.
The documentary notes that no officials have found any evidence to indicate Porter died of suspicious or unnatural causes.
It’s also a signal of another kind: Claims that the fish has anything to do with the fires indicates a speaker’s surpassing ignorance about water, the environment, global warming and wildfire management.
Reports from the Athletic this week indicated Sasaki had visited the latter two cities after recently returning from Japan for a holiday break.
Residents are bracing for further destruction as weather forecasts indicate that winds helping fuel the flames might pick up again.
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