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