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indicate

(ɪndɪkeɪt)

Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense indicates, present participle indicating, past tense, past participle indicated

1. verb

If one thing indicates another, the first thing shows that the second is true or exists.

A survey of retired people has indicated that most are independent and enjoying life. [VERB that]

Our vote today indicates a change in United States policy. [VERB noun]

This indicates whether remedies are suitable for children. [VERB wh]

Synonyms: show, suggest, reveal, display More Synonyms of indicate

2. verb

If you indicate an opinion, an intention, or a fact, you mention it in an indirect way.

Mr Rivers has indicated that he may resign. [VERB that]

U.S. authorities have not yet indicated their monetary policy plans. [VERB noun]

Synonyms: imply, suggest, hint, intimate More Synonyms of indicate

3. verb

If you indicate something to someone, you show them where it is, especially by pointing to it.

[formal]

He indicated a chair. 'Sit down.' [VERB noun]

Pelham moved across to indicate a wall chart. [VERB noun]

Synonyms: point to, point out, specify, gesture towards More Synonyms of indicate

4. verb

If one thing indicates something else, it is a sign of that thing.

Dreams can help indicate your true feelings. [VERB noun]

His language indicates a poor education. [VERB noun]

5. verb

If a technical instrument indicates something, it shows a measurement or reading.

The needles that indicate your height are at the top right-hand corner. [VERB noun]

The temperature gauge indicated that it was boiling. [VERB that]

Synonyms: register, show, record, mark More Synonyms of indicate

6. verb

When drivers indicate, they make lights flash on one side of their vehicle to show that they are going to turn in that direction.

[mainly British]

He told us when to indicate and when to change gear. [VERB]

[Also VERB noun]regional note: in AM, use signal

indicate in British English

(ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt)

verb (transitive)

1. (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

3. (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

5. (usually passive)

to recommend or require

surgery seems to be indicated for this patient

Derived forms

indicatable (ˈindiˌcatable)

adjective

indicatory (ɪnˈdɪkətərɪ, -trɪ)

adjective

Word origin

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

indicate in American English

(ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt)

verb transitiveWord forms: ˈindiˌcated or ˈindiˌcating

to direct attention to; point to or point out; show

to be or give a sign, token, or indication of; signify; betoken

fever indicates illness

to show the need for; call for; make necessary

a fabric for which dry cleaning is indicated

to point to as the required treatment

bed rest is indicated

to express briefly or generally

to indicate guidelines for action

Word origin

< L indicatus, pp. of indicare, to indicate, show < in-, in, to + dicare, to point out, declare: see diction

Examples of 'indicate' in a sentence
indicate

The eyebrows went up, to indicate he would refrain from comment.He raised a languid hand to indicate another questioner.Its thick towing line was spliced every twenty feet to indicate the length over the side.

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indicate

British English: indicate /ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt/ VERB

If one thing indicates another, the first thing shows that the second is true or exists.

A survey has indicated that most retired people are independent and enjoying life.

American English: indicate
Arabic: يُبَيِّـنُ
Brazilian Portuguese: indicar
Chinese: 指出
Croatian: ukazivati
Czech: naznačit
Danish: indikere
Dutch: aangeven laten weten
European Spanish: indicar
Finnish: osoittaa näyttää
French: indiquer
German: zeigen
Greek: υποδεικνύω
Italian: indicare
Japanese: 示す
Korean: 가리키다
Norwegian: antyde
Polish: wskazać
European Portuguese: indicar
Romanian: a indica
Russian: свидетельствует
Latin American Spanish: indicar
Swedish: antyda
Thai: ชี้บอก
Turkish: işaret etmek
Ukrainian: вказувати
Vietnamese: chỉ ra

Chinese translation of 'indicate'

indicate

(ˈɪndɪkeɪt)

vt

(= show) 表明 (biǎomíng)
(= point to) 指向 (zhǐxiàng)
(= mention) 暗示 (ànshì)

vi

to indicate left/right (Brit, in car) 打左/右转(轉)向灯(燈) (dǎ zuǒ/yòu zhuǎnxiàngdēng)
美 = signal

1 (verb) in the sense of show

Definition

to be or give a sign or symptom of

The survey indicated that most old people are independent.

Synonyms

show

suggest

The figures suggest that their success is conditional on this restriction.

reveal

A grey carpet was removed to reveal the pine floor.

display

She displayed her wound.

signal

The country was signalling its readiness to have the embargo lifted.

demonstrate

You have to demonstrate that you are reliable.

point to

imply

disclose

clapboard façades that revolve to disclose snug interiors

manifest

He's only convincing when that inner fury manifests itself.

signify

Two jurors signified their dissent.

denote

Red eyes denote strain and fatigue.

bespeak

Her arrogant expression bespeaks a desire to become queen of all she surveys.

make known

be symptomatic of

evince (formal)

He had never, hitherto, evinced any particular interest in economic matters.

betoken

His demeanour betokened embarrassment at his prosperity.

flag up

2 (verb) in the sense of imply

Definition

to be or give a sign or symptom of

She has indicated that she might resign.

Synonyms

imply

Are you implying that I had something to do with this?

suggest

What exactly are you suggesting?

hint

The President hinted she might make some changes in the government.

intimate

She intimated that she was contemplating leaving the company.

signify

The two approaches signified a sharp difference between the men.

insinuate

The article insinuated that the President was lying.

give someone to understand

3 (verb) in the sense of point to

Definition

to point out or show

`Sit down,' he said, indicating a chair.

Synonyms

point to

point out

specify

He has not specified what action he would like them to take.

gesture towards

designate

I live in Exmoor, which is designated as a national park.

4 (verb) in the sense of register

Definition

(of measuring instruments) to show a reading of

The gauge indicated that it was boiling.

Synonyms

The meter registered loads of 9 and 10 kg.

show

She had enough time to show her gratitude.

record

The test records the electrical activity of the brain.

mark

The announcement marks the end of an extraordinary period.

read

The sign on the bus read `Private: Not in Service'.

express

He expressed his anger in a destructive way.

display

It's not often that I display my true feelings.

demonstrate

Have they demonstrated a commitment to democracy?

Additional synonyms

in the sense of bespeak

Definition

to indicate or suggest

Her arrogant expression bespeaks a desire to become queen of all she surveys.

Synonyms

indicate,

show,

suggest,

evidence,

reveal,

display,

predict,

imply,

exhibit,

proclaim,

signify,

denote,

testify to,

foretell,

evince (formal),

betoken

in the sense of betoken

Definition

to indicate

His demeanour betokened embarrassment at his prosperity.

Synonyms

indicate,

mark,

suggest,

evidence,

promise,

represent,

declare,

manifest,

signify,

denote,

typify,

bode,

bespeak,

augur,

presage,

portend,

prognosticate

in the sense of demonstrate

Definition

to reveal the existence of

You have to demonstrate that you are reliable.

Synonyms

prove,

show,

establish,

indicate,

make clear,

manifest,

evidence,

testify to,

evince (formal),

show clearly,

flag up

Synonyms of 'indicate'

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单词	indicate
释义	Trends of indicate View usage for: indicate (ɪndɪkeɪt) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense indicates, present participle indicating, past tense, past participle indicated 1. verb If one thing indicates another, the first thing shows that the second is true or exists. A survey of retired people has indicated that most are independent and enjoying life. [VERB that] Our vote today indicates a change in United States policy. [VERB noun] This indicates whether remedies are suitable for children. [VERB wh] Synonyms: show, suggest, reveal, display More Synonyms of indicate 2. verb If you indicate an opinion, an intention, or a fact, you mention it in an indirect way. Mr Rivers has indicated that he may resign. [VERB that] U.S. authorities have not yet indicated their monetary policy plans. [VERB noun] Synonyms: imply, suggest, hint, intimate More Synonyms of indicate 3. verb If you indicate something to someone, you show them where it is, especially by pointing to it. [formal] He indicated a chair. 'Sit down.' [VERB noun] Pelham moved across to indicate a wall chart. [VERB noun] Synonyms: point to, point out, specify, gesture towards More Synonyms of indicate 4. verb If one thing indicates something else, it is a sign of that thing. Dreams can help indicate your true feelings. [VERB noun] His language indicates a poor education. [VERB noun] 5. verb If a technical instrument indicates something, it shows a measurement or reading. The needles that indicate your height are at the top right-hand corner. [VERB noun] The temperature gauge indicated that it was boiling. [VERB that] Synonyms: register, show, record, mark More Synonyms of indicate 6. verb When drivers indicate, they make lights flash on one side of their vehicle to show that they are going to turn in that direction. [mainly British] He told us when to indicate and when to change gear. [VERB] [Also VERB noun]regional note: in AM, use signal indicate in British English (ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt) verb (transitive) 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 Derived forms indicatable (ˈindiˌcatable) adjective indicatory (ɪnˈdɪkətərɪ, -trɪ) adjective Word origin C17: from Latin indicāre to point out, from in-2 + dicāre to proclaim; compare index indicate in American English (ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt) verb transitiveWord forms: ˈindiˌcated or ˈindiˌcating 1. to direct attention to; point to or point out; show 2. to be or give a sign, token, or indication of; signify; betoken fever indicates illness 3. to show the need for; call for; make necessary a fabric for which dry cleaning is indicated 4. to point to as the required treatment bed rest is indicated 5. to express briefly or generally to indicate guidelines for action Word origin < L indicatus, pp. of indicare, to indicate, show < in-, in, to + dicare, to point out, declare: see diction Examples of 'indicate' in a sentence indicate The eyebrows went up, to indicate he would refrain from comment. Kallen, Lucille C B GREENFIELD - A LITTLE MADNESS (1989) He raised a languid hand to indicate another questioner. Kippax, Frank THE SCAR (1989) Its thick towing line was spliced every twenty feet to indicate the length over the side. Lunnon-Wood, Mike LET NOT THE DEEP (1989) In other languages indicate British English: indicate /ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt/ VERB If one thing indicates another, the first thing shows that the second is true or exists. A survey has indicated that most retired people are independent and enjoying life. American English: indicate Arabic: يُبَيِّـنُ Brazilian Portuguese: indicar Chinese: 指出 Croatian: ukazivati Czech: naznačit Danish: indikere Dutch: aangeven laten weten European Spanish: indicar Finnish: osoittaa näyttää French: indiquer German: zeigen Greek: υποδεικνύω Italian: indicare Japanese: 示す Korean: 가리키다 Norwegian: antyde Polish: wskazać European Portuguese: indicar Romanian: a indica Russian: свидетельствует Latin American Spanish: indicar Swedish: antyda Thai: ชี้บอก Turkish: işaret etmek Ukrainian: вказувати Vietnamese: chỉ ra Chinese translation of 'indicate' indicate (ˈɪndɪkeɪt) vt (= show) 表明 (biǎomíng) (= point to) 指向 (zhǐxiàng) (= mention) 暗示 (ànshì) vi to indicate left/right (Brit, in car) 打左/右转(轉)向灯(燈) (dǎ zuǒ/yòu zhuǎnxiàngdēng) 美 = signal 1 (verb) in the sense of show Definition to be or give a sign or symptom of The survey indicated that most old people are independent. Synonyms show suggest The figures suggest that their success is conditional on this restriction. reveal A grey carpet was removed to reveal the pine floor. display She displayed her wound. signal The country was signalling its readiness to have the embargo lifted. demonstrate You have to demonstrate that you are reliable. point to imply disclose clapboard façades that revolve to disclose snug interiors manifest He's only convincing when that inner fury manifests itself. signify Two jurors signified their dissent. denote Red eyes denote strain and fatigue. bespeak Her arrogant expression bespeaks a desire to become queen of all she surveys. make known be symptomatic of evince (formal) He had never, hitherto, evinced any particular interest in economic matters. betoken His demeanour betokened embarrassment at his prosperity. flag up 2 (verb) in the sense of imply Definition to be or give a sign or symptom of She has indicated that she might resign. Synonyms imply Are you implying that I had something to do with this? suggest What exactly are you suggesting? hint The President hinted she might make some changes in the government. intimate She intimated that she was contemplating leaving the company. signify The two approaches signified a sharp difference between the men. insinuate The article insinuated that the President was lying. give someone to understand 3 (verb) in the sense of point to Definition to point out or show `Sit down,' he said, indicating a chair. Synonyms point to point out specify He has not specified what action he would like them to take. gesture towards designate I live in Exmoor, which is designated as a national park. 4 (verb) in the sense of register Definition (of measuring instruments) to show a reading of The gauge indicated that it was boiling. Synonyms register The meter registered loads of 9 and 10 kg. show She had enough time to show her gratitude. record The test records the electrical activity of the brain. mark The announcement marks the end of an extraordinary period. read The sign on the bus read `Private: Not in Service'. express He expressed his anger in a destructive way. display It's not often that I display my true feelings. demonstrate Have they demonstrated a commitment to democracy? Additional synonyms in the sense of bespeak Definition to indicate or suggest Her arrogant expression bespeaks a desire to become queen of all she surveys. Synonyms indicate, show, suggest, evidence, reveal, display, predict, imply, exhibit, proclaim, signify, denote, testify to, foretell, evince (formal), betoken in the sense of betoken Definition to indicate His demeanour betokened embarrassment at his prosperity. Synonyms indicate, mark, suggest, evidence, promise, represent, declare, manifest, signify, denote, typify, bode, bespeak, augur, presage, portend, prognosticate in the sense of demonstrate Definition to reveal the existence of You have to demonstrate that you are reliable. Synonyms prove, show, establish, indicate, make clear, manifest, evidence, testify to, evince (formal), show clearly, flag up Synonyms of 'indicate' indicate Explore 'indicate' in the dictionary
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