indicate
/ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: indicates · indicating · indicated
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known.
Verb
Examples
The guard blew his whistle to indicate imminent departure.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To show or manifest by symptoms.
Verb
Examples
Great prostration of strength indicates the use of stimulants.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “indicate” mean?
To point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known.
Is “indicate” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.