indicate
gb/ˈɪndɪkˌeɪt/ us/ˈɪndɪkˌeɪt/
A2
İngilizce
~ 900
jelez, mutat, indexel, int, indokol, javall, javasol
FIIL
B1
1
Kullanım kalıbı:
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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
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.
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners sometimes confuse 'indicate' with 'suggest' when talking about giving advice. 'Indicate' is about showing evidence or pointing out facts, not giving recommendations.
Anlam
show or point out something
Eşdizimler
indicate clearly
|indicate a problem
|indicate the need
|indicate support
|indicate direction
Eş anlamlılar
show (More general and can be visual or abstract.)
|
point out (Often more direct and specific than 'indicate'.)
Zıt anlamlılar
hide (To keep something from being seen or known.)
Konular
communication
|information
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Tanım
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.
FIIL
A2
2
Kullanım kalıbı:
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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
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.
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners sometimes forget that in driving contexts 'indicate' means using turn signals, not just pointing by hand.
Anlam
signal with a gesture or device
Eşdizimler
indicate left
|indicate right
|indicate with a nod
Eş anlamlılar
signal (Common in driving and physical gestures; broader use than 'indicate'.)
Zıt anlamlılar
ignore (To not give any sign or signal.)
Konular
transportation
|communication
|daily_life
Tanım
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.
FIIL
B2
FORMAL
3
Kullanım kalıbı:
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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
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.
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners may confuse this formal usage with simply pointing out; here it has a sense of necessity based on evidence.
Anlam
suggest something is necessary
Eşdizimler
indicate treatment
|indicate surgery
|indicate further action
Eş anlamlılar
recommend (Implies giving advice based on judgment rather than evidence alone.)
|
advocate (Stronger and more persuasive than 'indicate'.)
Zıt anlamlılar
discourage (To advise against doing something.)
Konular
medicine
|science
|decision-making
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Tanım
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.
Dil bilgisi
Sözlük biçimi
indicate
IPA
GB/ˈɪndɪkˌeɪt/
US/ˈɪndɪkˌeɪt/
Heceler ve vurgu
in - dic - ate (3 hece)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Kelime biçimleri
Verb
- Base: indicate
- 3rd Person Singular: indicates
- Present Participle: indicating
- Past: indicated
Kelime ailesi
Forms
indicates
verb
indicating
verb
indicated
verb
Core family
indication
noun B1
Related words
indicator
noun B2
indicative
adjective
İfadeler
indicate clearly
1/ˈɪndɪkˌeɪt klˈɪɹli/
fixed phrase
show clearly or without doubt
To make something easy to understand or see by showing it well.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- Several companies have indicated interest in the project.
- If you indicate interest, we will send you more details.