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- pronunciation:
- In
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keIt
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
indicates, indicating, indicated |
| definition 1: |
to show or point out.
The police officer asked her to indicate the man she thought was the attacker.The results of the study indicate that their hypothesis was correct.
- synonyms:
- designate, point out, show
- similar words:
- denote, evince, manifest, mean, name, register
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| definition 2: |
to signify or serve as a token, index, or sign.
The presence of a fever usually indicates illness.The expression on his face indicated great displeasure.- synonyms:
- betoken, signal, signify
- similar words:
- connote, denote, designate, imply, import, portend, promise, say, suggest, token
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| definition 3: |
to briefly state or express.
Please indicate your choice by putting a check mark in one of the boxes.We had to put our pencils down when the proctor indicated that time was up.You use your turn signals to indicate your intention to turn.The attendant indicated to us that the park was closed.- synonyms:
- express, state
- similar words:
- show, signify, specify, tell
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| related words: |
call, cite, designate, evidence, feature, forecast, foretell, harbinger, herald, hint, insinuate, mark, mention, motion, nod, note, register, say, stipulate |
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