indicate
Meaning
To indicate means to show or point out something.
💡 Do not confuse "indicate" with "dictate," which means to order or command.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Emily
sits
at
her
desk
and
opens
her
notebook
before
she
starts
to
study
.
Her
teacher
sent
a
message
that
indicates
the
most
important
chapters
for
the
test
.
She
makes
a
list
of
those
chapters
and
underlines
the
key
ideas
.
While
she
studies
,
she
takes
short
breaks
to
drink
water
and
rest
her
eyes
.
By
the
evening
she
feels
more
ready
and
calm
.
Common Phrases
indicate a problem
indicate a direction
indicate a preference
Synonyms
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