indicate (Meaning)
indicate (v)
be a signal for or a symptom of
indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
to state or express briefly
give evidence of
suggest the necessity of an intervention; in medicine
indicate (v. t.)
To point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known.
To show or manifest by symptoms; to point to as the proper remedies; as, great prostration of strength indicates the use of stimulants.
To investigate the condition or power of, as of steam engine, by means of an indicator.
Synonyms & Antonyms of indicate
indicate Sentence Examples
- The red light on the dashboard indicates an engine malfunction.
- The doctor's prognosis indicates a full recovery within six months.
- The boss's curt tone indicated that she was not pleased with our performance.
- The rising stock prices indicate a strong economy.
- The baby's frequent crying indicates that she needs attention.
- The smoke billowing from the factory stack indicates air pollution.
- The GPS signal indicates that we are off course.
- The lack of communication indicates a breakdown in relationships.
- The heavy rainfall indicates a potential for flooding.
- The trembling hands of the witness indicate nervousness or anxiety.
FAQs About the word indicate
be a signal for or a symptom of, indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively, to state or express briefly, give evidence of,
signify, denote,mean, betoken, point (to), presage,tell (of), foretell,bespeak, bode
announce,declare, proclaim, explain, explain, declare, announce, proclaim, describe, elucidate
The red light on the dashboard indicates an engine malfunction.
The doctor's prognosis indicates a full recovery within six months.
The boss's curt tone indicated that she was not pleased with our performance.
The rising stock prices indicate a strong economy.
