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to indicate

to indicate

834 2.7
Show or suggest that something is likely true
  • verb
  • /ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt/
translation icon : indicar
  • That does usually indicate that there is a hardware issue.
  • results indicate
  • findings indicate
  • studies indicate

So there are many, many things which indicate that nature knows best.

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Examples

  • Housing records indicate she's most likely single and lives alone.

  • While UK research is limited, several studies indicate similar levels of abuse as in the US.

    Academic text (2011)
  • So there are many, many things which indicate that nature knows best.

  • And right now the results indicate the standard model is correct.

  • The weather conditions are far from ideal and latest reports indicate there is no relief in sight.

  • And so a new rash might indicate a new variant appearing.

    ZOE
  • In both circumstances, there was sufficient data to indicate the dangers, but flight managers pressed forward.

    Academic text (2011)
  • There are some other clues in Pateman's work that indicate a flexible approach.

  • Recent changes in census data collection and household trends strongly indicate the diversification of American households.

    Academic text (2013)
  • The latest research indicates that exercise can improve mental health.

Synonyms

to show
vsto indicate
1.0

To give proof that something is true

is often used for signs or likelihood rather than complete proof
to point
vsto indicate
1.0

To show or direct attention to something

is about being a sign of truth or likelihood not only drawing attention
to suggest
vsto indicate
2.1

To show that something may be true without saying it directly

is broader and can point to direct signs or clear evidence
to demonstrate
vsto indicate
579 3.0

Show that something is true using evidence or examples

is usually less forceful covering mere signs or suggestions not proof
to imply
vsto indicate
367 3.5

Suggest something without saying it directly

is broader and can refer to clear signs direct evidence or vague hints
to argue
vsto indicate
  • Formal
168 3.0

To show by facts if something is true or not

is less formal about evidence covering signs or hints without full proof
to signal
vsto indicate
138 3.0

To show that something exists or may happen

is a general verb for showing signs or suggesting probability rather than only warning
to hint
vsto indicate
136 2.0

To suggest something in a quiet way without saying it directly

is used more generally for signs or statements rather than subtle gestures
to signify
vsto indicate
82 3.7

To be a sign of something, often by a word, action or symbol

is commonly about showing likely meaning not only literal naming or labeling
to denote
vsto indicate
27 4.4

To be a sign or symbol of something

is more about showing likelihood or evidence rather than purely naming meaning
to evince
vsto indicate
  • Formal
8 8.2

To show clearly what someone thinks or feels

is milder used for simple signs or likelihood rather than strong proof
to bespeak
vsto indicate
  • Formal
6 9.3

Show that something has a certain quality

is used more generally for signs or suggestions rather than specific evidence
to betoken
vsto indicate
  • Archaic
1 9.3

To be a sign of something

is broader used for showing or implying that something is true or likely

Antonyms

282 3.7

To hide something so others cannot see or find it

How Clear

to prove
3.1
to demonstrate
579 3.0
to show
1.0
to indicate
834 2.7
to suggest
2.1
to hint
136 2.0

Surface Forms

indicate infinitive
indicated past
indicated past participle
indicating present participle
indicates third person singular

Etymology

Indicate comes from the Latin indicāre, which means 'to point out', and it shares the same root as index, a thing that points. So when something indicates a problem, it is a sign that 'points' to that problem.