indicate
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Britannica Dictionary definition of INDICATE
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[+ object]
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to show (something)
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to show that (something) exists or is true
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Our records indicate a depth of 3,000 feet here.
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Studies indicate (that) this chemical could cause cancer.
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The map indicates where the treasure is buried.
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There is nothing to indicate that the two events are connected.
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The size of his offer indicates that he is eager to buy the house.
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His hot forehead indicates a fever. = His hot forehead indicates that he has a fever.
2
[+ object]
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to direct attention to (someone or something) usually by pointing
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The general used a long ruler to indicate on the map exactly where the troops would land.
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We asked how to get to the rear entrance, and he indicated a path leading around the right side of the building.
3
[+ object]
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to show or suggest that (something) is needed
— usually used as (be) indicated
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Further testing is indicated. [=is called for; is necessary]
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He feels that a different approach is indicated.
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[+ object]
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to represent or be a symbol of (something or someone)
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A pronoun used as a direct object indicates the person or thing receiving the action.
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The markers indicate a distance of 50 yards.
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A new paragraph indicates a change in topic.
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In “my mother's coat,” the apostrophe and “s” indicate possession.
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[+ object]
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to say or express (something) briefly
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They have indicated their willingness/desire to cooperate.
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She indicated [=wrote, said] in her letter that she's planning to arrive next week.
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He nodded his head to indicate his approval. = He indicated his approval with a nod of his head.
6
[no object]
British
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to make a signal which shows that you are going to turn when you are driving a vehicle
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You forgot to indicate [=(US) signal] before you made your turn.
