Synonyms for

Indicate

Verb / ˈɪndʌˌkeɪt / Another word for indicate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to point out or show

Synonyms & similar words

point suggest contraindicate designate signal bespeak show argue betoken show reveal demonstrate display exhibit express illustrate manifest mark signify suggest betoken denote evidence evince mean represent signal tell

Synonyms by register

Formal

demonstrate signify denote manifest

Informal

show point out suggest hint at

Literary

betoken foreshadow portend

Antonyms

conceal hide mask obscure suppress withhold

Common collocations

  • indicate a problem
  • indicate a trend
  • indicate a preference
  • indicate a possibility
  • indicate a direction
  • indicate the need
  • indicate the cause

Word family

noun indication
verb indicate
adjective indicative
adverb indicatively

Usage note

Often used to mean 'to show' or 'to point out'. Be mindful of its formal tone in casual conversation.

Example sentences

  1. The sign will indicate which way to turn.
  2. She used a finger to indicate the spot on the map.
  3. The weather forecast seems to indicate that it will rain tomorrow.
  4. His actions indicate that he's angry.
  5. The teacher will indicate when it's time to start the test.

Quotes

  • Music is the language of the spirit. It opens the secret of life bringing peace, abolishing strife. - Kahlil Gibran
  • The progress of an artist is a continual self-sacrifice, a continual extinction of personality. - T.S. Eliot
  • The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. - Socrates

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