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