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