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