indicate
gb/ˈɪndɪkˌeɪt/ us/ˈɪndɪkˌeɪt/
A2
ఆంగ్లం
~ 900
jelez, mutat, indexel, int, indokol, javall, javasol
క్రియ
B1
1
వాడుక నమూనా:
to indicate [something]
The data indicate a rise in unemployment.
Az adatok a munkanélküliség növekedését jelzik.
She indicated the correct road to take.
Megmutatta, melyik úton kell menni.
His tone indicated that he was upset.
The report indicates a need for further research.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
The map indicates the location of the hotel.
A térkép mutatja a szálloda helyét.
He indicated the door with his hand.
A kezével az ajtóra mutatott.
The sign indicates where to park.
Her face indicated she was happy.
సాధారణ తప్పు:
Learners sometimes confuse 'indicate' with 'suggest' when talking about giving advice. 'Indicate' is about showing evidence or pointing out facts, not giving recommendations.
అర్థం
show or point out something
పదకలయికలు
indicate clearly
|indicate a problem
|indicate the need
|indicate support
|indicate direction
పర్యాయపదాలు
show (More general and can be visual or abstract.)
|
point out (Often more direct and specific than 'indicate'.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
hide (To keep something from being seen or known.)
విషయాలు
communication
|information
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
నిర్వచనం
To show or say something so that it is clear to others.
To show, point out, or make something clear, especially through signs, statements, or actions.
క్రియ
A2
2
వాడుక నమూనా:
to indicate [direction/intention]
He indicated left before turning the car.
Mielőtt bekanyarodott, balra indexelt.
She indicated the chair for him to sit in.
A szék felé intett neki, hogy üljön le.
The guard indicated that we should stop.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
I indicated right before I turned.
Mielőtt bekanyarodtam, jobbra indexeltem.
She indicated the empty seat for me.
Az üres hely felé intett nekem.
He indicated with his hand to be quiet.
సాధారణ తప్పు:
Learners sometimes forget that in driving contexts 'indicate' means using turn signals, not just pointing by hand.
అర్థం
signal with a gesture or device
పదకలయికలు
indicate left
|indicate right
|indicate with a nod
పర్యాయపదాలు
signal (Common in driving and physical gestures; broader use than 'indicate'.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
ignore (To not give any sign or signal.)
విషయాలు
transportation
|communication
|daily_life
నిర్వచనం
To use your hand, head, lights, or another signal to tell someone something.
To make a gesture or use a device to show a direction, intention, or request.
క్రియ
B2
FORMAL
3
వాడుక నమూనా:
to indicate that [action] is needed
The symptoms indicate immediate surgery.
A tünetek azonnali műtétet indokolnak.
The test results indicate further investigation is required.
A vizsgálati eredmények további kivizsgálást indokolnak.
This level of damage indicates replacing the whole system.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
The doctor indicated rest for two weeks.
Az orvos két hét pihenést javasolt.
The test indicates we need more checks.
A teszt eredménye további vizsgálatokat indokol.
The report indicated changes were needed.
సాధారణ తప్పు:
Learners may confuse this formal usage with simply pointing out; here it has a sense of necessity based on evidence.
అర్థం
suggest something is necessary
పదకలయికలు
indicate treatment
|indicate surgery
|indicate further action
పర్యాయపదాలు
recommend (Implies giving advice based on judgment rather than evidence alone.)
|
advocate (Stronger and more persuasive than 'indicate'.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
discourage (To advise against doing something.)
విషయాలు
medicine
|science
|decision-making
|communication
|core_vocabulary
నిర్వచనం
To say that something should be done because of facts or evidence.
To suggest or recommend something as necessary or appropriate, based on evidence or circumstances.
వ్యాకరణం
నిఘంటు రూపం
indicate
IPA
GB/ˈɪndɪkˌeɪt/
US/ˈɪndɪkˌeɪt/
అక్షరఖండాలు & ఒత్తు
in - dic - ate (3 అక్షరఖండాలు)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
పద రూపాలు
Verb
- Base: indicate
- 3rd Person Singular: indicates
- Present Participle: indicating
- Past: indicated
సంబంధిత పదాలు
Forms
indicates
verb
indicating
verb
indicated
verb
Core family
indication
noun B1
Related words
indicator
noun B2
indicative
adjective
పదప్రయోగాలు
indicate clearly
1/ˈɪndɪkˌeɪt klˈɪɹli/
fixed phrase
show clearly or without doubt
To make something easy to understand or see by showing it well.
ఉదాహరణలు
- 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.
ఉదాహరణలు
- 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.
ఉదాహరణలు
- Several companies have indicated interest in the project.
- If you indicate interest, we will send you more details.