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 Brooks added that economic data releases that indicate weaker activity have failed to bring down long-term yields, unlike the historical pattern, revealing how much upward pressure is coming from the market. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026 It’s been a little over a week since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moved back to the UK, and reports indicate that the Suits actress is second-guessing their decision. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 6 Sep. 2026 That said, the Ducks dominated more than the scoreline indicated. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026 His team has recently been studying how hearing factors into this, and preliminary findings indicate that the sounds people make while swimming can make a shark more likely to approach from a distance. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for indicate

Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicate

Verb

Armed with an engine upgrade on their cars for this event, the Ferrari drivers entered the weekend with hopes of challenging for the win at an iconic race that means so much to their team.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The prevalence of starwashing does not mean that all extraterrestrial endeavors should be scorned, said The Cool Down.

— Devika Rao, TheWeek, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of mean

Verb

Similarly, the Broncos just missed out in the USA Today Coaches’ Poll, which, as the name implies, coaches across FBS vote on — including Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Sep. 2026
The investment bank's forecast implies a roughly 20% increase in the cost of Brent crude, the international benchmark, which is trading at nearly $100 a barrel.

— Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of imply

Verb

The cast’s Blackness is a huge part of this — signifying is in their blood — but the impact spread across the whole franchise.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
But Porter and Price saw the moose as a different member of the horse family, with the rainbow signifying pride.

— Livia Caligor, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of signify

Verb

Following the mistrial declaration, some legal experts suggested that the prosecution aimed too high in charging Clancy with first-degree murder, noting a lower charge, such as second-degree murder or manslaughter, might have won over the jury.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2026
Eight months after Moreno suggested Ohtani might belong among baseball’s 10 best players, Ohtani collected a second American League MVP award and hit the open market.

— Andy McCullough, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of suggest

Verb

In their view, the image separating the letters Π and Ι from Λ, Α, Τ and Ο denoted two separate words.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2026
In the past, Reputation has always been denoted by the color black, but during the Eras Tour, Swift famously only wore a black and red bodysuit during the Reputation set of the show.

— Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of denote

Verb

Richardson’s trade request has remained intact throughout training camp and the preseason, but assistant GM Ed Dodds strongly hinted in mid-August that the Colts were intending to keep Richardson.

— James Boyd, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Nikki will be seeking a password, also hinted via social media, that will change nightly, from guests.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026