indicate
gb/ˈɪndɪkˌeɪt/ us/ˈɪndɪkˌeɪt/
A2
Angličtina
~ 900
Významy
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Sloveso
B1
action
1
show or point out something
To show or say something so that it is clear to others.
Vzorec užití:
to indicate [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'indicate' with 'suggest' when talking about giving advice. 'Indicate' is about showing evidence or pointing out facts, not giving recommendations.
Synonyma
show (More general and can be visual or abstract.)
|
point out (Often more direct and specific than 'indicate'.)
Antonyma
hide (To keep something from being seen or known.)
Kolokace
indicate clearly
|indicate a problem
|indicate the need
|indicate support
|indicate direction
Témata
communication
|information
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The data indicate a rise in unemployment.
- She indicated the correct road to take.
- His tone indicated that he was upset.
- The report indicates a need for further research.
Učební příklady
- The map indicates the location of the hotel.
- He indicated the door with his hand.
- The sign indicates where to park.
- Her face indicated she was happy.
Sloveso
A2
action
2
signal with a gesture or device
To use your hand, head, lights, or another signal to tell someone something.
Vzorec užití:
to indicate [direction/intention]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes forget that in driving contexts 'indicate' means using turn signals, not just pointing by hand.
Synonyma
signal (Common in driving and physical gestures; broader use than 'indicate'.)
Antonyma
ignore (To not give any sign or signal.)
Kolokace
indicate left
|indicate right
|indicate with a nod
Témata
transportation
|communication
|daily_life
Příklady
- He indicated left before turning the car.
- She indicated the chair for him to sit in.
- The guard indicated that we should stop.
Učební příklady
- I indicated right before I turned.
- She indicated the empty seat for me.
- He indicated with his hand to be quiet.
Sloveso
formal
B2
action
3
suggest something is necessary
To say that something should be done because of facts or evidence.
Vzorec užití:
to indicate that [action] is needed
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this formal usage with simply pointing out; here it has a sense of necessity based on evidence.
Synonyma
recommend (Implies giving advice based on judgment rather than evidence alone.)
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advocate (Stronger and more persuasive than 'indicate'.)
Antonyma
discourage (To advise against doing something.)
Kolokace
indicate treatment
|indicate surgery
|indicate further action
Témata
medicine
|science
|decision-making
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The symptoms indicate immediate surgery.
- The test results indicate further investigation is required.
- This level of damage indicates replacing the whole system.
Učební příklady
- The doctor indicated rest for two weeks.
- The test indicates we need more checks.
- The report indicated changes were needed.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
indicate
IPA
GB/ˈɪndɪkˌeɪt/
US/ˈɪndɪkˌeɪt/
Slabiky a přízvuk
in - dic - ate (3 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Tvary slova
Verb
- Base: indicate
- 3rd Person Singular: indicates
- Present Participle: indicating
- Past: indicated
Příbuzná slova
Forms
indicates
verb
indicating
verb
indicated
verb
Core family
indication
noun B1
Related words
indicator
noun B2
indicative
adjective
Výrazy
indicate clearly
1/ˈɪndɪkˌeɪt klˈɪɹli/
fixed phrase
show clearly or without doubt
To make something easy to understand or see by showing it well.
Příklady
- The results indicate clearly that more work is needed.
- She indicated clearly which option she preferred.
indicate direction
1/ˈɪndɪkˌeɪt dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
show which way to go
To give a sign, gesture, or instruction about where to move or travel.
Příklady
- The signs indicate direction to the nearest exit.
- He indicated direction with his arm.
indicate interest
1/ˈɪndɪkˌeɪt ˈɪntɚˌɛst/
fixed phrase
show that you are interested
To say or do something that shows you want to know more or be involved in something.
Příklady
- Several companies have indicated interest in the project.
- If you indicate interest, we will send you more details.