Synonyms for Indicate & Similar Words
Definition of 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"
7 synonyms found
Writing tips for "indicate"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like argue, bespeak, betoken can replace "indicate" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 7 alternatives available, "indicate" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Indicate" in song lyrics
See how indicate is used in real songs:
-
"increased nimber of white blood cells may indicate"
AOL — AOL -
"increased number of white blood cells may indicate"
AOL — AOL -
"what does an elevated ana titer indicate"
AOL — AOL