indicate

[in-di-keyt]

verb (used with object)

indicated, indicating 

1. to be a sign of; betoken; evidence; show.

   His hesitation really indicates his doubt about the venture.

2. to point out or point to; direct attention to.

   to indicate a place on a map.

3. to show, as by measuring or recording; make known.

   The thermometer indicates air temperature.

   Synonyms: record, reveal, register

4. to state or express, especially briefly or in a general way; signal.

   He indicated his disapproval but did not go into detail.

5. Medicine/Medical.

   1. (of symptoms) to point out (a particular remedy, treatment, etc.) as suitable or necessary.

   2. to show the presence of (a condition, infection, etc.).

indicate

/ ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt, -trɪ, ɪnˈdɪkətərɪ /

verb

1. (may take a clause as object) to be or give a sign or symptom of; imply

   cold hands indicate a warm heart

2. to point out or show

3. (may take a clause as object) to state briefly; suggest

   he indicated what his feelings were

4. (of instruments) to show a reading of

   the speedometer indicated 50 miles per hour

5. (usually passive) to recommend or require

   surgery seems to be indicated for this patient

Other Word Forms

• indicatable adjective
• indicatory adjective
• interindicate verb (used with object)
• reindicate verb (used with object)
• unindicated adjective
• well-indicated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of indicate¹

First recorded in 1645–55; from Latin indicātus, past participle of indicāre “to point, make known,” equivalent to indic- (stem of index ) “pointer, marker, informer” + -ātus past participle suffix; index, -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of indicate¹

C17: from Latin indicāre to point out, from _in- ² + dicāre to proclaim; compare _index

Example Sentences

However, the Australia camp has indicated Cummins remains in rehabilitation and no call has been made on his status for the first Test.

From BBC

And in recent weeks, he has continued to expand the measures, despite polls indicating relatively limited public support.

From BBC

His contract currently expires in 2028 - but sources have indicated there is an option to extend the deal.

From BBC

Health and Human Services has also indicated that it will use all available funding to maintain “minimal readiness for all hazards” and will maintain certain medical services, such as the Indian Health Service.

From Salon

The public interventions from his allies indicate just how serious the political crisis has become.

From BBC

Related Words

• announce 
• argue 
• demonstrate 
• express 
• hint 
• illustrate 
• imply 
• make 
• mark 
• mean 
• pinpoint 
• point out 
• prove 
• reveal 
• show 
• signal 
• specify 
• suggest