in·di·cate
Pronounced:
/ˈɪndəˌkeɪt/
Function:
verbInflected forms:
in·di·cates; in·di·cat·ed; in·di·cat·ingMeaning:
1 [+ obj] : to show (something) ▪ Our records indicate a depth of 3,000 feet here. ▪ Studies indicate (that) this chemical could cause cancer. ▪ The map indicates where the treasure is buried. : to show that (something) exists or is true ▪ There is nothing to indicate that the two events are connected. ▪ The size of his offer indicates that he is eager to buy the house. ▪ His hot forehead indicates a fever. = His hot forehead indicates that he has a fever.
2 [+ obj] : to direct attention to (someone or something) usually by pointing ▪ The general used a long ruler to indicate on the map exactly where the troops would land. ▪ We asked how to get to the rear entrance, and he indicated a path leading around the right side of the building.
3 [+ obj] : to show or suggest that (something) is needed —usually used as (be) indicated ▪ Further testing is indicated. [=is called for; is necessary] ▪ He feels that a different approach is indicated.
4 [+ obj] : to represent or be a symbol of (something or someone) ▪ A pronoun used as a direct object indicates the person or thing receiving the action. ▪ The markers indicate a distance of 50 yards. ▪ A new paragraph indicates a change in topic. ▪ In “my mother's coat,” the apostrophe and “s” indicate possession.
5 [+ obj] : to say or express (something) briefly ▪ They have indicated their willingness/desire to cooperate. ▪ She indicated [=wrote, said] in her letter that she's planning to arrive next week. ▪ He nodded his head to indicate his approval. = He indicated his approval with a nod of his head.
6 [no obj] Brit : to make a signal which shows that you are going to turn when you are driving a vehicle ▪ You forgot to indicate [=(US) signal] before you made your turn.
2 [+ obj] : to direct attention to (someone or something) usually by pointing ▪ The general used a long ruler to indicate on the map exactly where the troops would land. ▪ We asked how to get to the rear entrance, and he indicated a path leading around the right side of the building.
3 [+ obj] : to show or suggest that (something) is needed —usually used as (be) indicated ▪ Further testing is indicated. [=is called for; is necessary] ▪ He feels that a different approach is indicated.
4 [+ obj] : to represent or be a symbol of (something or someone) ▪ A pronoun used as a direct object indicates the person or thing receiving the action. ▪ The markers indicate a distance of 50 yards. ▪ A new paragraph indicates a change in topic. ▪ In “my mother's coat,” the apostrophe and “s” indicate possession.
5 [+ obj] : to say or express (something) briefly ▪ They have indicated their willingness/desire to cooperate. ▪ She indicated [=wrote, said] in her letter that she's planning to arrive next week. ▪ He nodded his head to indicate his approval. = He indicated his approval with a nod of his head.
6 [no obj] Brit : to make a signal which shows that you are going to turn when you are driving a vehicle ▪ You forgot to indicate [=(US) signal] before you made your turn.