indicate

verb

in·di·cate ˈin-də-ˌkāt

indicated; indicating

Synonyms of indicate next

transitive verb

: to point out or point to

: to be a sign, symptom, or index of

the high fever indicates a serious condition

: to demonstrate or suggest the necessity or advisability of

indicated the need for a new school

the indicated treatment

: to state or express briefly

indicated a desire to cooperate

Example Sentences

Our records indicate a depth of 3,000 feet here. The map indicates where the treasure is buried. There is nothing to indicate that the two events are connected. The size of his offer indicates that he is eager to buy the house. The general used a long ruler to indicate on the map exactly where the troops would land. We asked how to get to the rear entrance, and he indicated a path leading around the right side of the building. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Some bikes opt for simpler controls with just LED lights to indicate Power On and assist level. —

Dan Cavallari, Popular Mechanics, 3 Mar. 2023 Since prices are in Japanese yen, there are price conversion charts in each aisle to indicate how much customers can expect to pay in U.S. dollars. —

Kimi Robinson, The Arizona Republic, 3 Mar. 2023 The records appear to indicate that police took pieces of the vehicle, including floor mats, a seat belt and buckle, the overhead visor, a door panel, the seats and cushions, headrests and the gas and brake pedals. —

oregonlive, 2 Mar. 2023 His camera roll included screenshots of Google Map directions that appeared to indicate the thieves’ getaway route. —

Hazlitt, 1 Mar. 2023 Guests can fill in info like name and address, then answer questions with a drop-down bar to indicate food choices, song recommendations, and plus ones. —

Alicia Geigel, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2023 The clerk cleared her throat to indicate that the store was closing. —

Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2023 The elevation of the farm might be included to indicate that the beans were grown in an ideal setting, as coffee grown at higher elevations offers optimal quality and flavor. —

Julie Wolfson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2023 The display lights up to indicate both the center and the sides of the stud. —

Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2023 See More

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