indicate

[in-di-keyt]

verb (used with object)

indicated, indicating 

1. to be a sign of; betoken; evidence; show.

   His hesitation really indicates his doubt about the venture.

2. to point out or point to; direct attention to.

   to indicate a place on a map.

3. to show, as by measuring or recording; make known.

   The thermometer indicates air temperature.

   Synonyms: record, reveal, register

4. to state or express, especially briefly or in a general way; signal.

   He indicated his disapproval but did not go into detail.

5. Medicine/Medical.

   1. (of symptoms) to point out (a particular remedy, treatment, etc.) as suitable or necessary.

   2. to show the presence of (a condition, infection, etc.).

indicate

/ ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt, -trɪ, ɪnˈdɪkətərɪ /

verb

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

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

Origin of indicate¹

First recorded in 1645–55; from Latin indicātus, past participle of indicāre “to point, make known,” equivalent to indic- (stem of index ) “pointer, marker, informer” + -ātus past participle suffix; index, -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of indicate¹

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

Example Sentences

Nevertheless, that document is the most comprehensive and recent guide to the economic aspirations of the party - and the leadership have indicated that parts of it still stand.

From BBC

Instead, media reports indicate that he has spent 29% of his current term at his own golf courses, presumably having his caddy make favorable drops for him whenever the balls are out of sight.

From Salon

Sources have indicated that the emphasis was on the club to present opportunities to Sterling given the clear intention to move him on during the transfer window.

From BBC

Emails with Facebook that Mr Zuckerberg shared with local media indicate the company had accused him of not using his "authentic name".

From BBC

Onscreen text might indicate that they were polarizing figures, but the films itself never engage with the scandals.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• announce 
• argue 
• demonstrate 
• express 
• hint 
• illustrate 
• imply 
• make 
• mark 
• mean 
• pinpoint 
• point out 
• prove 
• reveal 
• show 
• signal 
• specify 
• suggest