indicate
gb/ˈɪndɪkˌeɪt/ us/ˈɪndɪkˌeɪt/
A2
英語
~ 900
語義
0件の語義
動詞
B1
action
1
show or point out something
To show or say something so that it is clear to others.
用法パターン：
to indicate [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'indicate' with 'suggest' when talking about giving advice. 'Indicate' is about showing evidence or pointing out facts, not giving recommendations.
類義語
show (More general and can be visual or abstract.)
|
point out (Often more direct and specific than 'indicate'.)
対義語
hide (To keep something from being seen or known.)
コロケーション
indicate clearly
|indicate a problem
|indicate the need
|indicate support
|indicate direction
テーマ
communication
|information
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
動詞
A2
action
2
signal with a gesture or device
To use your hand, head, lights, or another signal to tell someone something.
用法パターン：
to indicate [direction/intention]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes forget that in driving contexts 'indicate' means using turn signals, not just pointing by hand.
類義語
signal (Common in driving and physical gestures; broader use than 'indicate'.)
対義語
ignore (To not give any sign or signal.)
コロケーション
indicate left
|indicate right
|indicate with a nod
テーマ
transportation
|communication
|daily_life
例文
- He indicated left before turning the car.
- She indicated the chair for him to sit in.
- The guard indicated that we should stop.
学習者向け例文
- I indicated right before I turned.
- She indicated the empty seat for me.
- He indicated with his hand to be quiet.
動詞
formal
B2
action
3
suggest something is necessary
To say that something should be done because of facts or evidence.
用法パターン：
to indicate that [action] is needed
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse this formal usage with simply pointing out; here it has a sense of necessity based on evidence.
類義語
recommend (Implies giving advice based on judgment rather than evidence alone.)
|
advocate (Stronger and more persuasive than 'indicate'.)
対義語
discourage (To advise against doing something.)
コロケーション
indicate treatment
|indicate surgery
|indicate further action
テーマ
medicine
|science
|decision-making
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The symptoms indicate immediate surgery.
- The test results indicate further investigation is required.
- This level of damage indicates replacing the whole system.
学習者向け例文
- The doctor indicated rest for two weeks.
- The test indicates we need more checks.
- The report indicated changes were needed.
文法
辞書形
indicate
IPA
GB/ˈɪndɪkˌeɪt/
US/ˈɪndɪkˌeɪt/
音節・強勢
in - dic - ate （3音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
活用形
Verb
- Base: indicate
- 3rd Person Singular: indicates
- Present Participle: indicating
- Past: indicated
関連語
Forms
indicates
verb
indicating
verb
indicated
verb
Core family
indication
noun B1
Related words
indicator
noun B2
indicative
adjective
表現
indicate clearly
1/ˈɪndɪkˌeɪt klˈɪɹli/
fixed phrase
show clearly or without doubt
To make something easy to understand or see by showing it well.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- Several companies have indicated interest in the project.
- If you indicate interest, we will send you more details.