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indicate

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Meaning of indicate

to show or point to

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EN-UK/ˈɪndɪkeɪt/
EN-US/ˈɪndəˌkeɪt/
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indicate usage examples

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

The sign indicates the way to the station.

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

Her silence may indicate that she is upset.

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indicate belongs to the topic "Top 1000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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indicate synonyms

Related words worth learning together

point to
to direct attention toward a specific thing
show
a broader word meaning to make something visible or clear
signal
to indicate by a sign, action, or message
suggest
to indicate indirectly, not directly
imply
to suggest something indirectly without saying it clearly
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point to

to direct attention toward a specific thing

B1Often

The map points to the nearest exit.

🇬🇧en

a broader word meaning to make something visible or clear

B1Very Often

The results show a clear improvement.

🇬🇧en

to indicate by a sign, action, or message

B1Often

The blinking light signals danger.

🇬🇧en

to indicate indirectly, not directly

B1Very Often

The data suggest that sales will rise.

🇬🇧en

to suggest something indirectly without saying it clearly

B1Often

His silence implied agreement.

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denote

to stand for or mark a clear meaning

B1Rarely

The letter X denotes an unknown value.

🇬🇧en

to make hidden information known

B1Often

The report revealed new details about the case.

🇬🇧en

to show clearly, often with evidence or a method

B1Often

The experiment demonstrated the theory.

🇬🇧en

to state something clearly and exactly

B1Often

Please specify your preferred date.

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signify

to mean or represent something

B1Rarely

A red sky may signify bad weather.

🇬🇧en

to refer to something briefly, not to show or indicate directly

B1Very Often

She mentioned your name in the conversation.

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indicate meaning: what does it mean?

to show or point to

indicate pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

indicate is pronounced as /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

indicate definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The sign indicates the way to the station. Translation: Знак указывает путь к станции.

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