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

  • (..) It will be done, my lord. - - Master Skywalker, there are too many of them. What are we going to do? The chancellor’s office indicated Master Anakin returned to the Jedi temple. Don’t worry. I– I’m sure he’ll be all right. ♪♪ - What’s going on here? - There’s been a rebellion, sir. (..)
    2005 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
  • (..) Dialogue: ..,Default,,,from the same object. Dialogue: ..,Default,,,The directionality\Nof the fractures Dialogue: ..,Default,,,indicates they occur\Nalong a straight line. Dialogue: ..,Default,,,Which makes it very likely they\Nwere caused by a single impact. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Bones Title: The Death in the Defense Season: 11 Episode 11
  • (..) attention to your personal appearance. Less paranoid and less vain. Again, that sounds like a good thing. These kind of changes in a man's life indicate intense distress. Would you like to discuss this with me? I'd rather drive a motorcycle full speed into a bridge abutment. Do you... (..)
    2008 TvShow: Bones Title: The Finger in the Nest Season: 4 Episode 3