indicate
verb OPAL W
/ˈɪndɪkeɪt/
/ˈɪndɪkeɪt/
Verb Forms
| present simple I / you / we / they indicate | /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/ /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/ |
| he / she / it indicates | /ˈɪndɪkeɪts/ /ˈɪndɪkeɪts/ |
| past simple indicated | /ˈɪndɪkeɪtɪd/ /ˈɪndɪkeɪtɪd/ |
| past participle indicated | /ˈɪndɪkeɪtɪd/ /ˈɪndɪkeɪtɪd/ |
| -ing form indicating | /ˈɪndɪkeɪtɪŋ/ /ˈɪndɪkeɪtɪŋ/ |
- [transitive] to show that something is true or exists
- indicate something Initial tests indicate the presence of oxygen.
- The survey data indicate a general satisfaction with the process.
- He has declared support for women, but his actions have indicated otherwise.
- indicate that… Research indicates that eating habits are changing fast.
- These findings clearly indicate that the scheme has improved pedestrian safety.
- The study/evidence/report indicates that…
- Kingston-upon-Thames, as the name indicates, is situated on the banks of the Thames.
- indicate how, what etc… Our results indicate how misleading it could be to rely on this method.
Extra Examples- A yellowing of the skin indicates jaundice.
- Record profits in the retail market indicate a boom in the economy.
- The article claims that an increase in crime indicates a decline in moral standards.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- clearly
- strongly
- not necessarily
- …
- appear to
- seem to
- be used to
- …
- to
- indicate otherwise
- [transitive] to be a sign of something; to show that something is possible or likely
- indicate something A red sky at night often indicates fine weather the next day.
- indicate that… Early results indicate that the government will be returned to power.
- indicate to somebody that… These figures indicate to me that the company is in serious trouble.
Extra Examples- Growth will be at a lower rate than previously indicated.
- These facts would seem to indicate that the family was wealthy.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- clearly
- strongly
- not necessarily
- …
- appear to
- seem to
- be used to
- …
- to
- indicate otherwise
- [transitive] to mention something, especially in an indirect way
- indicate (to somebody) (that)… In his letter he indicated to us (that) he was willing to cooperate.
- indicate something (to somebody) He indicated his willingness to cooperate.
- indicate whether, when, etc… Has she indicated yet whether she would like to be involved?
Synonyms declaredeclare- state
- indicate
- announce
- declare (rather formal) to say something officially or publicly; to state something clearly and definitely:
- to declare war
- The painting was declared to be a forgery.
- state (rather formal) to formally write or say something, especially in a careful and clear way:
- He has already stated his intention to run for election.
- indicate (rather formal) to state something, sometimes in a way that is slightly indirect:
- During our meeting, he indicated his willingness to cooperate.
- announce to tell people officially about a decision or plans; to give information about something in a public place, especially through a loudspeaker; to say something in a loud and/or serious way:
- They haven’t formally announced their engagement yet.
- Has our flight been announced yet?
- to declare/state/indicate/announce that…
- to declare/state somebody/something to be something
- to declare/state/indicate/announce your intention to do something
- to declare/state/announce something formally/publicly/officially
- to declare/state/announce something firmly/confidently
Extra Examples- In a key speech, the Queen indicated that she was willing to pay tax.
- As I've already indicated to you, what we do next depends on a number of factors.
- [transitive] (formal) to make somebody notice somebody/something, especially by pointing or moving your head
- indicate somebody/something ‘What are they doing here?’ he asked, indicating her bags in the hallway.
- indicate somebody/something to somebody She took out a map and indicated the quickest route to us.
- indicate where, which, etc… He indicated where the furniture was to go.
- indicate that… She indicated that I was to sit down.
- [transitive] indicate something (formal) to represent information without using words
- Arrows indicate the direction of flow.
- The results are indicated in Table 2.
Extra Examples- Symbols are used to indicate the facilities available at each hotel.
- This sign usually indicates a pedestrian zone.
- [transitive] (formal) to give information in writing
- indicate something You are allowed 20 kg of baggage unless indicated otherwise on your ticket.
- As indicated above, this chapter deals with the practical implications of the research.
- indicate which, where, etc… Please indicate clearly which colour you require.
- [transitive] indicate something | indicate how much, how many, etc… (of an instrument for measuring things) to show a particular measurement
- When the temperature gauge indicates 90°F or more, turn off the engine.
- [intransitive, transitive] (British English) to show that your vehicle is going to change direction, by using lights or your arm synonym signal
- Always indicate before moving into another lane.
- indicate something He indicated left and then turned right.
- indicate (that)… She indicated that she was turning right.
- [transitive, usually passive] (formal) to be necessary or recommended
- be indicated A course of chemotherapy was indicated.
show
suggest
mention
point to
give information
show measurement
in vehicle
be recommended
Word Originearly 17th cent.: from Latin indicat- ‘pointed out’, from the verb indicare, from in- ‘towards’ + dicare ‘make known’.