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