indicate
[ in-di-keyt ]
/ ˈɪn dɪˌkeɪt /
verb (used with object), in·di·cat·ed, in·di·cat·ing.
to be a sign of; betoken; evidence; show: His hesitation really indicates his doubt about the venture.
to point out or point to; direct attention to: to indicate a place on a map.
to show, as by measuring or recording; make known: The thermometer indicates air temperature.
to state or express, especially briefly or in a general way; signal: He indicated his disapproval but did not go into detail.
Medicine/Medical.
- (of symptoms) to point out (a particular remedy, treatment, etc.) as suitable or necessary.
- to show the presence of (a condition, infection, etc.).
Origin of indicate
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British Dictionary definitions for indicate
indicate
/ (ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt) /
verb (tr)
(may take a clause as object)
to be or give a sign or symptom of; imply
cold hands indicate a warm heart
to point out or show
(may take a clause as object)
to state briefly; suggest
he indicated what his feelings were
(of instruments) to show a reading of
the speedometer indicated 50 miles per hour
(usually passive)
to recommend or require
surgery seems to be indicated for this patient
Derived forms of indicate
indicatable, adjective indicatory (ɪnˈdɪkətərɪ, -trɪ), adjectiveWord Origin for indicate
C17: from Latin
indicāre to point out, from
in- ² +
dicāre to proclaim; compare
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