indicate
gb/ˈɪndɪkˌeɪt/ us/ˈɪndɪkˌeɪt/
A2
انگلیسی
~ 900
معنیها
۰ معنی
فعل
B1
action
1
show or point out something
To show or say something so that it is clear to others.
الگوی کاربرد:
to indicate [something]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'indicate' with 'suggest' when talking about giving advice. 'Indicate' is about showing evidence or pointing out facts, not giving recommendations.
هممعنیها
show (More general and can be visual or abstract.)
|
point out (Often more direct and specific than 'indicate'.)
متضادها
hide (To keep something from being seen or known.)
ترکیبهای رایج
indicate clearly
|indicate a problem
|indicate the need
|indicate support
|indicate direction
موضوعها
communication
|information
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- 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.
فعل
A2
action
2
signal with a gesture or device
To use your hand, head, lights, or another signal to tell someone something.
الگوی کاربرد:
to indicate [direction/intention]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes forget that in driving contexts 'indicate' means using turn signals, not just pointing by hand.
هممعنیها
signal (Common in driving and physical gestures; broader use than 'indicate'.)
متضادها
ignore (To not give any sign or signal.)
ترکیبهای رایج
indicate left
|indicate right
|indicate with a nod
موضوعها
transportation
|communication
|daily_life
نمونهها
- He indicated left before turning the car.
- She indicated the chair for him to sit in.
- The guard indicated that we should stop.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- I indicated right before I turned.
- She indicated the empty seat for me.
- He indicated with his hand to be quiet.
فعل
formal
B2
action
3
suggest something is necessary
To say that something should be done because of facts or evidence.
الگوی کاربرد:
to indicate that [action] is needed
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may confuse this formal usage with simply pointing out; here it has a sense of necessity based on evidence.
هممعنیها
recommend (Implies giving advice based on judgment rather than evidence alone.)
|
advocate (Stronger and more persuasive than 'indicate'.)
متضادها
discourage (To advise against doing something.)
ترکیبهای رایج
indicate treatment
|indicate surgery
|indicate further action
موضوعها
medicine
|science
|decision-making
|communication
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- The symptoms indicate immediate surgery.
- The test results indicate further investigation is required.
- This level of damage indicates replacing the whole system.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- The doctor indicated rest for two weeks.
- The test indicates we need more checks.
- The report indicated changes were needed.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
indicate
IPA
GB/ˈɪndɪkˌeɪt/
US/ˈɪndɪkˌeɪt/
هجاها و تکیه
in - dic - ate (۳ هجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
صورتهای واژه
Verb
- Base: indicate
- 3rd Person Singular: indicates
- Present Participle: indicating
- Past: indicated
خانوادهٔ واژه
Forms
indicates
verb
indicating
verb
indicated
verb
Core family
indication
noun B1
Related words
indicator
noun B2
indicative
adjective
عبارتها
indicate clearly
1/ˈɪndɪkˌeɪt klˈɪɹli/
fixed phrase
show clearly or without doubt
To make something easy to understand or see by showing it well.
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونهها
- Several companies have indicated interest in the project.
- If you indicate interest, we will send you more details.