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indicate
[in-di-keyt]
verb (used with object)
to be a sign of; betoken; evidence; show.
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
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
Word History and Origins
Origin of indicate1
Example Sentences
Lenders reporting payments to credit-reporting bureaus typically mark deferred payments for consumers enrolled in hardship programs with a special code indicating “no information” or “deferral,” which does not hurt their credit.
There’s no shortage of ideas to repair the troubled program — and Americans have indicated they would be willing to sacrifice to save it — but so far, no legislative changes have been made.
In this metric, a lower ratio indicates better profitability.
—Asia stocks were mostly lower, except Japan’s Nikkei which closed up 2.1% after data indicated the economy is showing signs of improvement.
Satellite imagery analysed by Yale's Humanitarian Research Lab showed clusters in the city "consistent with adult human bodies", and "discolouration" that may indicate "pools of blood", its director told AFP.
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