Indicate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Indicate
Indicate (verb)
- show
- to point out or point to
- to be a sign, symptom, symbol, or index of
Indicate (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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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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to convey an idea indirectly
"her expression indicated that she was uncomfortably cold, but she was too polite to say so"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Indicate
The most common words with a similar meaning to Indicate:
Near Antonyms of Indicate
Word Forms of Indicate
Inflections: indicated, indicating
Origin & Etymology of Indicate
Latin indicatus, past participle of indicare, from in- + dicare to proclaim, dedicate diction
First known use: 1651
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Indicate
- CEFR level: B1 English Vocabulary — Page 8
- Academic Word List: 570 Academic Word List — Page 7
- Topics: Common Actions / Verbs
Frequently Asked Questions about Indicate
What does "Indicate" mean?
"Indicate" means show. As a verb, it is defined as: show. It has 2 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Indicate"?
Other words for "Indicate" include bespeak, betoken, denote, mean, point (to), signify, tell (of) and allude. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Indicate" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Indicate"?
There are 26 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Indicate". Common alternatives include bespeak, betoken, denote, mean, point (to), signify, tell (of), allude, hint and imply.
How do you use "Indicate" in a sentence?
Examples of "Indicate" in a sentence: "his attitude seems to indicate that he has little interest in the project"; "her expression indicated that she was uncomfortably cold, but she was too polite to say so".
Is "Indicate" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Indicate" is a verb.
Is "Indicate" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As a B1-level word, "Indicate" is typical of Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS band 4.0–5.0, TOEFL iBT 42–71, PTE Academic 43–58, TOEIC Listening & Reading 550+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.
How do you pronounce "Indicate"?
"Indicate" is pronounced /ˈin-də-ˌkāt/ and divided into syllables as in·di·cate.
What is the origin of the word "Indicate"?
"Indicate" comes from Latin indicatus, past participle of indicare, from in- + dicare to proclaim, dedicate diction. First known use: 1651.