indicate

Definition

  • verb: to show (something)
  • verb: to point out or point to
  • usually used as '(be) indicated'
  • synonyms: adumbrate, affect, allude to

Examples

  • We asked how to get to the rear entrance, and he 'indicated' a path leading around the right side of the building.

  • He nodded his head to 'indicate' his approval. = He 'indicated' his approval with a nod of his head.

  • The general used a long ruler to 'indicate' on the map exactly where the troops would land.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Is that a new symbol? I can't tell. I dunno, I think it's the symbol for 'human' again. It just has a little curl on the end. Maybe they indicate a question. I dunno. I dunno, Louise, I think they're getting confused. Dr. Banks, perhaps we should move on to the next word. (..)
    2016 Arrival