indicate

The definition of indicate is to make reference to, to point towards or show something, or to make a brief statement acknowledging something.

(verb)

An example of indicate is when you point towards Susie.
An example of indicate is when you draw lines on a floor plan to show where the couch will go.
An example of indicate is when the sky gets dark and cloudy.
An example of indicate is when you say you approve of something.

See indicate in Webster's New World College Dictionary

to direct attention to; point to or point out; show
to be or give a sign, token, or indication of; signify; betoken: fever indicates illness
to show the need for; call for; make necessary: a fabric for which dry cleaning is indicated
to point to as the required treatment: bed rest is indicated
to express briefly or generally: to indicate guidelines for action

Origin: < L indicatus, pp. of indicare, to indicate, show < in-, in, to + dicare, to point out, declare: see diction

See indicate in American Heritage Dictionary 4

transitive verb indi·cat·ed, indi·cat·ing, indi·cates

To show the way to or the direction of; point out: an arrow indicating north; indicated the right road by nodding toward it.
To serve as a sign, symptom, or token of; signify: “The cracking and booming of the ice indicate a change of temperature” (Henry David Thoreau).
To suggest or demonstrate the necessity, expedience, or advisability of: The symptoms indicate immediate surgery.
To state or express briefly: indicated his wishes in a letter; indicating her approval with a nod.

Origin:

Origin: Latin indicāre, indicāt-, to show

Origin: , from index, forefinger, indicator; see deik- in Indo-European roots

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