INDICATE Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

indicate

verb

ˈin-də-ˌkāt

Definition of indicate

as in to mean

to serve as a sign or symptom of his attitude seems to indicate that he has little interest in the project

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Relevance

as in to imply

to convey an idea indirectly her expression indicated that she was uncomfortably cold, but she was too polite to say so

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Recent Examples of indicate Preliminary findings have not indicated any signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances, police said, according to WHNS. — Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026 Prosecutors said Thursday that investigators encountered evidence of a violent physical struggle inside the home and that preliminary evidence indicated both victims suffered blunt-force trauma. — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Police did not list a cause of death but said the preliminary investigation had not indicated any signs of foul play. — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026 On Day 1, Cindy Holland indicated that Paramount+ would not be doing original comedies, relying on next-day CBS sitcoms. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for indicate

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Verb

That means scanning a 2D barcode can link you to an instruction manual, food allergens, coupons, show you what farm the product came from and whether the package is recyclable.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
As the Gen4 car is also wider and longer than its predecessor, this, along with its formidable top speed, means FE has altered its calendar to include more permanent race tracks.

— Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of mean

Verb

Marks and Spencer's Pantheon renovation signifies a substantial investment in physical retail, rolling out new design concepts.

— Catherine Erdly, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
The clash signifies a significant break in the relationship between Smith and the NABJ, which hosted Smith and live broadcasts of his show at its 2024 and 2025 conventions.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of signify

Verb

Only Faal, currently out on loan at Port Vale of League Two, among Wrexham’s six deadline-day signings in the past three summer windows can be said not to have worked out, suggesting patience is usually rewarded at this time of year.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
After the notice of rescission was sent, Teefey allegedly contacted Bespoke’s representatives suggesting that investors should not file a suit claiming the company had an escrow account to return the investments, this week’s lawsuit says.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026