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

  • (..) Was I on key? You were. Wow, that's a wonder. Look at the truck. It's trashed. Of course, tornado activity continues. Reports from Fairview indicate a drive-in was blown away. We know there's injuries and the damage is massive. Is that what it was like up on the hill? That? No. (..)
    1996 Twister