indicate
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Definition
- Verb:
- To show, point out, or make known: To direct attention to something, often by using a sign, gesture, or piece of information.
- To be a sign or symptom of; to suggest: To serve as evidence or a signal that something exists, is true, or is likely to happen.
- To state or express briefly or indirectly: To mention or suggest something without stating it explicitly or in detail.
Usage Examples
- To show or point out:
- The arrow on the map indicates the location of the treasure.
- Please indicate your choice by checking the appropriate box.
- To be a sign or symptom:
- Dark clouds often indicate that rain is coming.
- A high fever can indicate a serious infection.
- To state or express briefly:
- The report indicates a need for further research.
- He indicated his approval with a nod.
Advanced Usage
- In formal or technical contexts: Used to specify a necessary action or condition.
- The patient's symptoms indicate immediate surgery. (Medical context)
- The data indicates a strong correlation between the two variables. (Scientific context)
Variants and Related Words
- Indicator (noun): A thing, especially a device or signal, that provides specific information.
- The fuel gauge is an important indicator on the dashboard.
- Indicative (adjective): Serving as a sign or indication of something.
- His calm demeanor was indicative of great confidence.
Synonyms
- Show: To cause or allow to be seen; to demonstrate.
- Point to: To direct attention toward something as evidence or a sign.
- Suggest: To put forward for consideration; to imply.
- Signal: To be a sign of; to communicate with signals.
Related Phrasal Verbs
(Note: "Indicate" is not commonly used in phrasal verb constructions. Its meaning is typically expressed directly.)
Related Idioms
- All indications are...: Used to say that all the evidence or signs suggest a particular conclusion.
- All indications are that the economy is improving.
Verb
- suggest the necessity of an intervention; in medicine
- Tetracycline is indicated in such cases
- give evidence of
- The evidence argues for your claim
- The results indicate the need for more work
- to state or express briefly
- indicated his wishes in a letter
- indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
- I showed the customer the glove section
- He pointed to the empty parking space
- he indicated his opponents
- be a signal for or a symptom of
- These symptoms indicate a serious illness
- Her behavior points to a severe neurosis
- The economic indicators signal that the euro is undervalued