verb

indicate

to indicate, to show, to point out, to suggest

The sign indicates the right path.

The sign indicates the right path.

His smile indicated that he was happy.

His smile indicated that he was happy.

Please indicate your preference on the form.

Please indicate your preference on the form.

((sth.)) to show or point out (sth.) The sign indicates the right path.

((that-clause)) to suggest (that...) The evidence indicates that he is innocent.

Synonyms: show, point out, suggest, signal

From Latin 'indicare' (to point out), from 'in-' (in, towards) + 'dicare' (to proclaim).

Think of your 'index' finger pointing to something to 'indicate' it.

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