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indicate
verb
give evidence of
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 8
- Starts with
- I
- Ends with
- E
- Contains
- NDICAT
- Scrabble score
- 11
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˈɪndɪkeɪt
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Meaning
Definitions
verb
give evidence of
“The evidence argues for your claim”
verb
be a signal for or a symptom of
“These symptoms indicate a serious illness”
verb
indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
“I showed the customer the glove section”
verb
to state or express briefly
“indicated his wishes in a letter”
verb
suggest the necessity of an intervention; in medicine
“Tetracycline is indicated in such cases”
In context
Example Sentences
The evidence argues for your claim
The results indicate the need for more work
These symptoms indicate a serious illness
Her behavior points to a severe neurosis
The economic indicators signal that the euro is undervalued
I showed the customer the glove section
He pointed to the empty parking space
he indicated his opponents
indicated his wishes in a letter
Tetracycline is indicated in such cases
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