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 Brain imaging research has also indicated that experienced birders are more likely to demonstrate stronger activity in brain regions involved in visual processing, working memory and object identification. — The Conversation, Fortune, 27 July 2026 The judge had already indicated her ruling at a hearing last week. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 27 July 2026 If the Yankees were not able to trade for Jeffers, sources indicated that the Cincinnati Reds’ Tyler Stephenson and the New York Mets’ Torrens could be of interest. — Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 27 July 2026 Lower levels of a bacteria called Prevotella copri indicated a greater chance a woman would not carry her pregnancy to full term. — Diaa Hadid, NPR, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for indicate

Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicate

Verb

Planning Director Cori Reaume told the council that the specific use permits means city staff would consider noise, water systems and effects of data centers on adjacent properties.

— Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
Florida’s attempt to crack down on cashless businesses During the pandemic, many businesses turned to contactless payment — meaning electronic payment through a device.

— Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 28 July 2026

Definition of mean

Verb

But when two students are interacting with one another, Pfefferkorn noted that implies some level of institutional responsibility.

— Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Jefferies initiated research coverage of the financial services company with a buy on Friday, setting a price target of $760, implying almost 22% upside from Monday’s close.

— Assiatou Hann, CNBC, 21 July 2026

Definition of imply

Verb

For many, the night signified more than the conclusion of an awards show.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Langley has also not signified her own personal politics, which is one of the only reliable ways a country artist can surpass the stereotypical coastal assumptions about their music.

— Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 27 July 2026

Definition of signify

Verb

Spend the day at a Marbella beach club With many of Marbella’s beaches boasting a Blue Flag (a sustainability certification that denotes clean, safe and responsibly managed waters), spending a day at a beach club should be high on your list.

— Jennifer Fernández Solano, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
The system relies on five microelectrode arrays surgically installed in Thomas’ brain, which machine learning algorithms then interpret brain signals denoting movement with nearly 85 percent accuracy.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 July 2026