indicate
To point something out or serve as a sign or symptom of a particular state or condition. In academic contexts, it is frequently used to show that data or evidence suggests a specific conclusion or fact.
Beispiele
3 von 5He gestured toward the door to indicate that the meeting was over.
He pointed to the door to show that the meeting had finished.
The survey results indicate a significant shift in public opinion regarding climate policy.
The poll results show a major change in what people think about climate rules.
Just give me a thumbs up to indicate you're ready to go.
Just give a thumbs up to show you are prepared to leave.
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of your 'index finger' (the pointer finger). You use your index finger to 'indicate' things.
Schnelles Quiz
The latest economic reports _______ a slow recovery for the retail sector over the next fiscal year.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: indicate
Beispiele
He gestured toward the door to indicate that the meeting was over.
everydayHe pointed to the door to show that the meeting had finished.
The survey results indicate a significant shift in public opinion regarding climate policy.
formalThe poll results show a major change in what people think about climate rules.
Just give me a thumbs up to indicate you're ready to go.
informalJust give a thumbs up to show you are prepared to leave.
Preliminary findings indicate that the new drug may reduce inflammation more effectively than existing treatments.
academicEarly study results show that the new medicine might lower swelling better than current ones.
Market trends indicate a growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions.
businessCurrent market movements show that more people want eco-friendly packaging.
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
as indicated above
referring to information previously mentioned in a text
indicate otherwise
to show that the opposite or something different is true
indicate the presence of
to show that something exists in a specific place
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Indicate is a direct sign or pointing out of a fact, whereas imply means to suggest something indirectly without stating it.
Indicate is often used when there is objective evidence, while suggest can be more tentative or based on opinion.
Nutzungshinweise
At a C1 level, use 'indicate' to maintain an objective, academic tone. It is more formal than 'show' and is preferred when discussing data, research, or formal signs.
Häufige Fehler
Learners often use 'indicate' with the preposition 'to' followed by the object (e.g., 'indicate to the error'), but it is a transitive verb that takes a direct object or a 'that' clause.
Merkhilfe
Think of your 'index finger' (the pointer finger). You use your index finger to 'indicate' things.
Wortherkunft
Derived from the Latin 'indicatus', the past participle of 'indicare', meaning 'to point out' or 'make known'.
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
In academic writing in English-speaking countries, 'indicate' is a 'hedging' or 'reporting' verb used to present findings with a degree of professional distance.
Schnelles Quiz
The latest economic reports _______ a slow recovery for the retail sector over the next fiscal year.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: indicate
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unknown
A1A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.
of
A1A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.
in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
A1The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
or
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
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