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indicate

indicate

Meaning of indicate

English

to show or point to

中文

显示或指出某种情况

indicate

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈɪndɪkeɪt/
American English
/ˈɪndəˌkeɪt/

indicate with Chinese translation

indicate usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

This signal indicates a car is coming.

这个信号表明有车来了。

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

All the evidence indicates he is right.

所有的证据都表明他是对的。

indicate synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between indicate, point to, show, point, signal, suggest, denote, and signify

P
🇬🇧English
point to

To show where something is; more conversational.

B1often

ENThe map points to the nearest exit.

🇬🇧English

The most general and simple word.

B1very often

ENThe results show a clear improvement.

P
🇬🇧English
point

To show with your finger: point at or point to.

very often

ENThe child pointed at the dog.

Advanced: broader words

🇬🇧English

To give a sign, often with a light or gesture.

B1often

ENThe blinking light signals danger.

🇬🇧English

To show something indirectly, as a sign.

B1very often

ENThe data suggest that sales will rise.

D
🇬🇧English
denote

To mean or stand for; formal or technical.

B1rare word

ENThe letter X denotes an unknown value.

S
🇬🇧English
signify

To mean or be a sign of; formal.

B1rare word

ENA red sky may signify bad weather.

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Questions about this word

What does indicate mean?

to show or point to

How do you pronounce indicate?

indicate is pronounced [ˈɪndɪkeɪt].

How is indicate used in a sentence?

这个信号表明有车来了。 Translation: This signal indicates a car is coming.

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