Cool MateMeaning of Indicate
In simple words: to show or point out something
Indicate in a sentence
- Please indicate your choice on the ballot.
- The light on the dashboard indicates that the engine is overheating.
- The map indicates where we can find the nearest gas station.
- To indicate the start of the meeting, the bell will ring.
- Surveys usually indicate customer satisfaction levels.
How to use Indicate
Commonly used in both written and spoken English. Appropriate in formal and academic contexts; less frequent in casual conversations. Not typically used when giving direct orders.
Grammar pattern
indicate + object
Memory hint
Sounds like 'in-did-kate' — imagine someone 'in' a meeting giving a 'did' you know moment!
Related words
Collocations with Indicate
- clearly
- strongly
- not necessarily
- appear to
- seem to
- be used to
- to
- indicate otherwise
- clearly
- strongly
- not necessarily
- appear to
- seem to
- be used to
- to
- indicate otherwise
Synonyms for Indicate
Common mistakes with Indicate
- Confused with 'indicate' vs 'demonstrate'
- Using 'indicate' with subject without an object
- Misplacing the verb tense, e.g., 'indicated' when now is meant
Indicate appears in
Indicate in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يدل على
لإظهار أو الإشارة إلى شيء ما
- Bengaliবাংলা
ইঙ্গিত করা, নির্দেশ করা
কিছু দেখানো বা নির্দেশ করা
- GermanDeutsch
anzeigen, angeben, hinweisen
etwas zeigen oder darauf hinweisen
- SpanishEspañol
Indicar
mostrar o señalar algo
- Persianفارسی
نشان دادن
نشان دادن یا اشاره کردن به چیزی
- FrenchFrançais
Indiquer
montrer ou signaler quelque chose
- Hindiहिन्दी
संकेत देना
किसी चीज़ को दिखाना या इंगित करना
- ItalianItaliano
Indicare
mostrare o far notare qualcosa
- PortuguesePortuguês
Indicar
mostrar ou apontar algo
- RussianРусский
Указать, Показывать
показать или указать на что-то
- Urduاردو
اشاره کردن، نشان دادن
کسی چیز کو ظاہر کرنا یا اشارہ کرنا
- Chinese中文
指示
显示或指出某事
More words like Indicate
- Signal
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbruptB1
Happening suddenly and unexpectedly.
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
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Frequently asked questions about Indicate
What does Indicate mean?
to show or point out something
What is the definition of Indicate?
to show that something is true or exists
How do you use Indicate in a sentence?
Please indicate your choice on the ballot.
Can you give another example of Indicate?
The light on the dashboard indicates that the engine is overheating.
What are synonyms for Indicate?
Common alternatives include signal.
What is the opposite of Indicate?
Opposite meanings include hide, ignore, conceal.
What words go with Indicate?
It commonly pairs with clearly, strongly, not necessarily, appear to, seem to, be used to, to, indicate otherwise, clearly, strongly, not necessarily, appear to, seem to, be used to, to, indicate otherwise.
What are common mistakes when using Indicate?
Confused with 'indicate' vs 'demonstrate' Using 'indicate' with subject without an object Misplacing the verb tense, e.g., 'indicated' when now is meant
How do you pronounce Indicate?
US: /["/ˈɪndɪkeɪt/","/ˈɪndɪkeɪts/","/ˈɪndɪkeɪtɪd/","/ˈɪndɪkeɪtɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈɪndɪkeɪt/","/ˈɪndɪkeɪts/","/ˈɪndɪkeɪtɪd/","/ˈɪndɪkeɪtɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Indicate?
Commonly used in both written and spoken English. Appropriate in formal and academic contexts; less frequent in casual conversations. Not typically used when giving direct orders.
What CEFR level is Indicate?
"Indicate" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.