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indicate

[in-di-keyt]

verb (used with object)

indicated, indicating 
  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.

    Synonyms: , ,
  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.

    1. (of symptoms) to point out (a particular remedy, treatment, etc.) as suitable or necessary.

    2. to show the presence of (a condition, infection, etc.).



indicate

/ ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt, -trɪ, ɪnˈdɪkətərɪ /

verb

  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

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • indicatable adjective
  • indicatory adjective
  • interindicate verb (used with object)
  • reindicate verb (used with object)
  • unindicated adjective
  • well-indicated adjective
  • ˈԻ徱ˌٲ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of indicate1

First recorded in 1645–55; from Latin Ի徱ٳܲ, past participle of Ի徱 “to point, make known,” equivalent to indic- (stem of index ) “pointer, marker, informer” + -ٳܲ past participle suffix; index, -ate 1
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of indicate1

C17: from Latin Ի徱 to point out, from in- ² + to proclaim; compare index
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Eluned Morgan said that she wanted to see the way Wales received funding overhauled, but did not indicate if this was something the UK government was considering.

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In 2021, data from Granville County indicated that 21 percent of children under the age of 18 experienced food insecurity while the percentage of students who received free and reduced school meals remained unchanged.

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He also indicated he possibly had been grazed in the neck by one of the bullets, was in fear for his life during the incident and went to a hospital afterward to treat his injuries.

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"The statements that we saw from him this morning seem to indicate that he's open to providing more support to Israel, depending on how the next few days play out."

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Twelve others, including Russell George, a former Conservative now independent member of the Welsh Senedd, indicated they would deny the charges.

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