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