Synonyms of indicates

indicates

verb

present tense third-person singular of indicate

1

as in means

to serve as a sign or symptom of

his attitude seems to indicate that he has little interest in the project

Synonyms & Similar Words

• means
• denotes
• signifies
• betokens
• tells (of)
• points (to)
• bespeaks
• presages
• foretells
• bodes
• foreshows

2

as in implies

to convey an idea indirectly

her expression indicated that she was uncomfortably cold, but she was too polite to say so

Synonyms & Similar Words

• implies
• suggests
• hints
• refers
• alludes
• signifies
• infers
• intimates
• mentions
• insinuates
• signals
• points
• signalizes
• smells (of)
• smacks (of)
• adverts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• announces
• declares
• proclaims
• explains
• describes
• elucidates
• spells out
• delineates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of indicates

That indicates the strength is not a one-quarter phenomenon, and that management expects the momentum to continue in future quarters. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 15 July 2026

Felix David, Gabler’s TTL USV project lead, unveiled that the successful completion of the SAT indicates a critical milestone for the program. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026

Additionally, the forecast comparison indicates that the pattern may become stronger as winter progresses, with a colder-air pathway developing across parts of the central and eastern United States by January. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 14 July 2026

The document also indicates Roper admitted to deleting text messages between him and Erving from his phone. — Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Anecdotal evidence indicates the World Cup has been a boon for Arlington’s hospitality industry, with some restaurateurs and tavern owners saying revenue has exceeded their expectations. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026

The presence of grubs indicates that the ecosystem is out of balance, says Brian Daubenspeck, a farmer and mentor at The Soil Food Web School. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026

That indicates that at the rank-and-file level within the agency, integrity and adherence to standards remain generally intact, even if those principles have been put under pressure from above. — Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026

In his view, this indicates that the US is likely to continue backing the acting president—at least for now—while prioritizing Venezuela’s stability and safeguarding its economic and oil interests. — Mauricio Torres, CNN Money, 8 July 2026