Indicate Definition & Meaning
indicate
- verb
- be a signal for or a symptom of; "These symptoms indicate a serious illness"; "Her behavior points to a severe neurosis"; "The economic indicators signal that the euro is undervalued"
- indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively; "I showed the customer the glove section"; "He pointed to the empty parking space"; "he indicated his opponents"
- to state or express briefly; "indicated his wishes in a letter"
- give evidence of; "The evidence argues for your claim"; "The results indicate the need for more work"
- suggest the necessity of an intervention; in medicine; "Tetracycline is indicated in such cases"
"Indicate" in song lyrics
See how indicate is used in real songs:
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"increased nimber of white blood cells may indicate"
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"increased number of white blood cells may indicate"
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"what does an elevated ana titer indicate"
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Words that rhyme with indicate
Usage tips for "indicate"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "indicate" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for indicate to find words that pair well.