indicate
Use Indicate in a sentence
dɪˌkeɪt verb (used with object), in·di·cat·ed, in·di·cat·ing.
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.
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.
a.
(of symptoms) to point out (a particular remedy, treatment, etc.) as suitable or necessary.
b.
to show the presence of (a condition, infection, etc.).
Origin:
1645–55; < Latin indicātus past participle of indicāre to point, make known equivalent to indic- (stem of index) index + -ātus -ate1
1645–55; < Latin indicātus past participle of indicāre to point, make known equivalent to indic- (stem of index) index + -ātus -ate1
Related forms
in·di·cat·a·ble, adjective
in·ter·in·di·cate, verb (used with object), in·ter·in·di·cat·ed, in·ter·in·di·cat·ing.
re·in·di·cate, verb (used with object), re·in·di·cat·ed, re·in·di·cat·ing.
un·in·di·cat·ed, adjective
Synonyms
3. register, reveal, record.
3. register, reveal, record.
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| —vb | |
| 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 |
| [C17: from Latin indicāre to point out, from | |
| 'indicatable | |
| —adj | |
| indicatory | |
| —adj | |
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Example sentences
Studies indicate that working late hours at the office can elevate the risk of developing anxiety and depression.
The different speeds indicate that these people were not traveling together.
The mouthpieces also contain sensors that indicate whether they are in contact with mouth tissue.
These special triplets act as full stops that indicate when a protein is finished.
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