- 1[transitive, intransitive] to show that something is true or exists indicate something Record profits in the retail market indicate a boom in the economy. A yellowing of the skin indicates jaundice. The article claims that an increase in crime indicates a decline in moral standards. indicate (that…) Research indicates that eating habits are changing fast. Croton-on-Hudson, as the name indicates, is situated on the banks of the Hudson River. indicate how, what, etc… Our results indicate how misleading it could be to rely on this method.
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suggest - 2[transitive] to be a sign of something; to show that something is possible or likely indicate something A red sky at night often indicates good weather the next day. indicate that… Early results indicate that the mayor will get a second term.
- 3[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? Thesaurusdeclare
- state
- indicate
- announce
- declare (somewhat formal) to say something officially or publicly; to state something firmly and clearly:to declare war The painting was declared (to be) a forgery.
- state (somewhat formal) to formally write or say something, especially in a careful and clear way:He has already stated his intention to run for re-election.
- indicate (somewhat 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?
- Declare is used more often for giving judgments;announce is used more often for giving facts:The painting was announced to be a forgery. They haven't formally declared their engagement yet.
- to declare/state/indicate/announce that…
- 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
point to - 4[transitive] to make someone notice someone or something, especially by pointing or moving your head indicate somebody/something (to somebody) She took out a map and indicated the quickest route to us. “What are they doing here?” he asked, indicating her bags in the hallway. indicate where, which, etc… He indicated where the furniture was to go. indicate that… She indicated that I was to sit down. give information
- 5[transitive] indicate something to represent information without using words The results are indicated in Table 2.
- 6[transitive] to give information in writing indicate something You are allowed 2 pieces of luggage unless your ticket indicates otherwise. As indicated above, this chapter deals with the practical implications of the research. indicate which, where, etc… Please indicate clearly which color you require. show measurement
- 7[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.
- 8[transitive, usually passive] indicate something (formal) to be necessary or recommended A course of chemotherapy was indicated. AWL Collocationsindicateindicate verb
- data, evidence
- finding, result
- study
- analysis, research
- correlation
- difference
- presence
- willingness
- preference
- extent
- importance
- clearly
- strongly
- reliably
- (not) necessarily
- otherwise
- clear
- strong
- reliable
- slight
- early, preliminary
- outward
- give, offer, provide, yield
- reveal, show
- find
- see
- point to
- suggest
- strongly
- (not) necessarily
- accurate, reliable
- unreliable
- key
- economic, macroeconomic
- socioeconomic
- behavioral
- performance
- point to, signal, suggest
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NAmE//ˈɪndəˌkeɪt//
Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they indicate he / she / it indicates
past simple indicated
-ing form indicating
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