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- pronunciation:
- In
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- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
indicates, indicating, indicated |
| definition 1: |
When a sign or a map indicates something, it shows people something. If you indicate something, you point it out or show it to someone. If someone is taking you home, you might need to indicate which house is yours.
On the map, this little green icon indicates a park.Tamara's little sister indicated her choice of a hot dog by pointing to the picture on the menu.
- synonyms:
- point out, show
- similar words:
- mean, register
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| definition 2: |
When something indicates something, it gives a sign that something is happening or will happen.
When someone has a fever, it usually indicates illness.The very dark clouds indicated a storm approaching.The teacher's big smile indicated that she was happy with how well her students did on the test.- synonyms:
- signal
- similar words:
- imply, promise, suggest
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| definition 3: |
When you indicate something, you send a meaning to someone else using few or no words.
The bike rider indicated that he was going to turn by using his hand signal.- synonyms:
- express, state
- similar words:
- show, tell
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| related words: |
call, foretell, hint, mark, mention, motion, nod, note, register, say |
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