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.
Ejemplos
3 de 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.
Antónimos
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of your 'index finger' (the pointer finger). You use your index finger to 'indicate' things.
Quiz rápido
The latest economic reports _______ a slow recovery for the retail sector over the next fiscal year.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: indicate
Ejemplos
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.
Antónimos
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
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
Se confunde a menudo con
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.
Notas de uso
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.
Errores comunes
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.
Truco para recordar
Think of your 'index finger' (the pointer finger). You use your index finger to 'indicate' things.
Origen de la palabra
Derived from the Latin 'indicatus', the past participle of 'indicare', meaning 'to point out' or 'make known'.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
In academic writing in English-speaking countries, 'indicate' is a 'hedging' or 'reporting' verb used to present findings with a degree of professional distance.
Quiz rápido
The latest economic reports _______ a slow recovery for the retail sector over the next fiscal year.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: indicate
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A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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