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