indicate
🇺🇸
/ˈɪndɪkeɪt/
🇬🇧
/ˈɪndɪkeɪt/
verb
B1
to show something is true or real
His smile did not indicate that he was happy.
B1
to be a sign of something
Dark clouds indicate that rain is coming.
R
to mention something indirectly
She did not indicate if she would come to the party.
R
to point to something or someone
He used his hand to indicate the correct path.
R
to show information without words
The chart uses colors to indicate different categories.
R
to give information in writing
The form asks you to indicate your preferred contact method.
R
to show a measurement or value
The thermometer will indicate the current temperature.
R
to show a vehicle will change direction
Drivers must indicate before turning or changing lanes.
R
to be needed or suggested
Further tests are indicated to confirm the diagnosis.
translation
to show something is true or real; to be a sign of something; to mention something indirectly; to point to something or someone; to show information without words; to give information in writing; to show a measurement or value; to show a vehicle will change direction; to be needed or suggested
Word Forms
3rd Present
indicates
Past
indicated
Perfect
indicated
Progressive
indicating