indicate — to point out or show; to be a sign or symptom of something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to point out or show; to be a sign or symptom of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/
Korean meaning: 가리키다, 나타내다, 시사하다
Korean pronunciation: 인-디-케이트 (강세: 인)
Example Sentences
- My growling stomach clearly indicates it's time for lunch!
- The teacher's raised eyebrow indicated that my excuse was not believable.
- The survey results indicate that students prefer online classes.
indicate
VERB//ˈɪndɪkeɪt//
to point out or show; to be a sign or symptom of something
Pointing direction and showing weather signs
What fingerprints indicate, duplicates complicate!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'indicare', meaning 'to point out or make known', derived from the prefix 'in-' (in, toward) combined with 'dicare' (to proclaim or dedicate).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
“The results clearly indicate a problem.”
“Studies indicate that exercise improves health.”
“Research indicates teenagers need more sleep.”
“The sign indicates the direction to the airport.”
“The evidence strongly indicates his innocence.”
📝Examples
“My growling stomach clearly indicates it's time for lunch!”
“The teacher's raised eyebrow indicated that my excuse was not believable.”
“The survey results indicate that students prefer online classes.”
“Rising temperatures indicate climate change is accelerating.”
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