verb

indicate

IHN-dih-kayt

verb

To point out or show; to make something known.

"The arrow indicates which way to go."

"Her test results indicate a mild infection."

(UK) To signal a turn while driving.

"Remember to indicate before changing lanes."

How to Use Indicate

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo point to, show, or suggest something.

UK vs US

In British English, "indicate" is the everyday word for using a car's turn signal; American English usually says "signal" instead.

Common pairings

indicate a preference results indicate indicate left/right

Word Forms

indicated past tense, indicate plural, indicated plural, indicates singular, indicate singular, indicated singular, indicatest singular, indicatedst singular, indicateth singular

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Etymology

From Latin indicare, "to point out," from in- ("toward") + dicare ("to proclaim, declare").

Rhymes for indicate

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