indicate

verb

UK /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	indicate
he/she/it	indicates
present participle	indicating
past tense	indicated
past participle	indicated

1
transitive to express an intention, opinion, or wish in an indirect way
Both sides indicated a willingness to solve the problem.
indicate (that):
Her tone indicated that she didn’t believe a word of my explanation.
Synonyms and related words
To mention something, or to be mentioned
mention
refer to
invoke
2
transitive to show that something will happen, is true, or exists
indicate (that):
A survey indicated that 89 per cent of people recycle paper.
indicate whether:
Test results will indicate whether the treatment was successful.
clearly/strongly indicate something:
Today’s disastrous events clearly indicate the importance of planning.
Synonyms and related words
To show or agree that something is true
show
prove
point to
3
transitive to show that a particular kind of action or treatment is necessary
We’ll monitor closely in case early delivery of the baby is indicated.
Synonyms and related words
To be important, or to give something importance
matter
figure
emphasize
4
transitive to direct someone’s attention towards a particular person, place, or thing, for example with your hand or head
‘Here it is,’ she said, indicating the house.
indicate by/with someone/something:
He indicated the boss’s office with a nod.
Synonyms and related words
To use a particular gesture to communicate something
acknowledge
bat your eyes/eyelashes
beckon
5
transitive to be a sign or symbol of something
Each pin on the map indicates a district office.
Synonyms and related words
To be a sign or symbol of something
signify
stand for
symbolize
6
intransitive/transitive Britishto signal that you intend to change direction in a vehicle by using an indicator
Synonyms and related words
To drive, or to operate a vehicle
back up
belt up
be on someone’s tail

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