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.
Exemples
3 sur 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.
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of your 'index finger' (the pointer finger). You use your index finger to 'indicate' things.
Quiz rapide
The latest economic reports _______ a slow recovery for the retail sector over the next fiscal year.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : indicate
Exemples
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.
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
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
Souvent confondu avec
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.
Notes d'usage
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.
Erreurs courantes
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.
Astuce mémo
Think of your 'index finger' (the pointer finger). You use your index finger to 'indicate' things.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Latin 'indicatus', the past participle of 'indicare', meaning 'to point out' or 'make known'.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
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 rapide
The latest economic reports _______ a slow recovery for the retail sector over the next fiscal year.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : indicate
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