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INDICATE

(verb)

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There are 5 meanings of the word Indicate.

How to pronounce indicate:

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Indicate - as a verb

Be a signal for or a symptom of

Example: "These symptoms indicate a serious illness"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bespeak15betoken13point7signal7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
tell4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

Example: "I showed the customer the glove section"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
designate11point7show10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inform11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To state or express briefly

Example: "Indicated his wishes in a letter"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inform11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
contraindicate19

Give evidence of

Example: "The evidence argues for your claim"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
argue6

Suggest the necessity of an intervention; in medicine

Example: "Tetracycline is indicated in such cases"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
contraindicate19

Example Sentences

"His raised eyebrows indicated surprise."
"The dark clouds indicate that a storm is coming."
"The temperature drop indicates the arrival of winter."
"The blinking light indicates a low battery."
"The study's findings indicate a possible link between stress and heart disease."
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Word Game Points

Is INDICATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, indicate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INDICATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is INDICATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, indicate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INDICATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is INDICATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, indicate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INDICATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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