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UK [ˈɪndɪkeɪt] / US [ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt] verb
Word forms "indicate":
present tense I/you/we/they indicate he/she/it indicates present participle indicating past tense indicated past participle indicated
1) [transitive] to express an intention, opinion, or wish in an indirect way

Both sides indicated a willingness to solve the problem.

indicate (that):

Her tone indicated that she didn't believe a word of my explanation.

2) [transitive] to show that something will happen, is true, or exists
indicate (that):

A survey indicated that 89 per cent of people recycle paper.

indicate whether:

Test results will indicate whether the treatment was successful.

clearly/strongly indicate something:

Today's disastrous events clearly indicate the importance of planning.

3) [transitive] to show that a particular kind of action or treatment is necessary

We'll monitor closely in case early delivery of the baby is indicated.

4) [transitive] to direct someone's attention towards a particular person, place, or thing, for example with your hand or head

"Here it is," she said, indicating the house.

indicate by/with someone/something:

He indicated the boss's office with a nod.

5) [transitive] to be a sign or symbol of something

Each pin on the map indicates a district office.

6) [intransitive/transitive] British to signal that you intend to change direction in a vehicle by using an indicator

English dictionary. 2014.

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