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