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indicate

/ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt/verb3 syllables

Indicate means: be a signal for or a symptom of.

Synonyms for indicate9

verb, as in be a signal for or a symptom of

bespeak, betoken, point, signal

verb, as in indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

verb, as in give evidence of

also used for indicate

index, speak of

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Opposites of indicate

contraindicate

What does indicate mean?5

verb

1

be a signal for or a symptom of“These symptoms indicate a serious illness”

2

indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively“I showed the customer the glove section”

3

give evidence of“The evidence argues for your claim”

4

to state or express briefly“indicated his wishes in a letter”

5

suggest the necessity of an intervention; in medicine“Tetracycline is indicated in such cases”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Indicate in a sentence

  • Please, can you indicate this to me on the map?Zifre
  • He said he wanted to go away, but he didn't indicate why.Tom9358
  • Indicate size, color, and style on the order form.unknown
  • Indicate the applicable numeral, by holding up the corresponding number of fingers.Muelisto
  • They express disagreement by shaking their heads, which may indicate agreement in other countries.eastasiastudent
  • Red currants, despite what their color might indicate, are not poisonous.AlanF_US
  • However, the medical examiner says her autopsy indicates her brain functions were not recoverable.Cangarejo
  • When a cat grooms itself, it indicates it feels comfortable and at ease.Amastan

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Forms of indicate

as a verb

past tense
indicated
present participle
indicating
third-person singular
indicates
past participle
indicated