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

  • (..) Look at the monitor OK Reports tonight from far down on the Arabian peninsula indicate that heavy fighting... Your jacket, Aaron What are you doing? Don't touch me Sit on it But just don't handle me (..)
    1987 Broadcast News
  • (..) Tom Fill for a second Tom? Go The latest message seems to indicate that the Libyan pilot was acting on his own without authority from anyone else In other words, (..)
    1987 Broadcast News