indicate

Meanings

• verb

  to make something known by giving signs or symptoms; suggest; imply

  - "The symptoms indicated a serious illness."
  - "The position of the stars indicated the direction."
  - "The expression on his face indicated his true feelings."

• verb

  to point out or suggest by some sign or signal

  - "The arrow indicated the direction."
  - "The teacher indicated the correct answer."
  - "The traffic signal indicated to stop."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

betoken

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with indicate
indicate , fracture , medicate , animate

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Homophones

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1. indicate
   

2. indict
   

3. incite
   

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Variants

List of all variants of indicate that leads to same result
indicate , indicated , indicates , indicating

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Forms

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indicated, indicates, indicating

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to show the way', from the Latin indicare, from in- 'in' + dicare 'to show, to point out'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'indicate' comes from the Latin word 'indicare', which means 'to point out or show the way'.

2. The word 'indicate' is often used in science to refer to a sign or symptom that something is present.

3. In mathematics, a function that indicates the presence or absence of a solution to an equation is called an indicator function.

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Related Concepts

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1. imply: To suggest or indicate something without directly stating it.

2. suggest: To indicate or imply something, often subtly or indirectly.

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Culture

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In literature, 'indicate' has been used extensively to suggest or imply hidden meanings or emotions. In art, it is often used to convey subtle messages or symbols. In music, it is used to introduce a new theme or melody.

How to Memorize "indicate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a sign or symbol pointing the way, or imagine a teacher pointing to the correct answer.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of showing or pointing the way.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Indicate' Is Not Difficultly Achieved To Remember.'

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