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.
उदाहरण
3 / 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.
विलोम शब्द
शब्द परिवार
याद रखने का तरीका
Think of your 'index finger' (the pointer finger). You use your index finger to 'indicate' things.
त्वरित क्विज़
The latest economic reports _______ a slow recovery for the retail sector over the next fiscal year.
सही!
सही उत्तर है: indicate
उदाहरण
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.
विलोम शब्द
शब्द परिवार
सामान्य शब्द संयोजन
सामान्य वाक्यांश
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
अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है
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.
इस्तेमाल की जानकारी
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.
सामान्य गलतियाँ
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.
याद रखने का तरीका
Think of your 'index finger' (the pointer finger). You use your index finger to 'indicate' things.
शब्द की उत्पत्ति
Derived from the Latin 'indicatus', the past participle of 'indicare', meaning 'to point out' or 'make known'.
व्याकरण पैटर्न
सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
In academic writing in English-speaking countries, 'indicate' is a 'hedging' or 'reporting' verb used to present findings with a degree of professional distance.
त्वरित क्विज़
The latest economic reports _______ a slow recovery for the retail sector over the next fiscal year.
सही!
सही उत्तर है: indicate
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complement
A2A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.
compound
A2Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.
conceive
A2To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.
confer
A2To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.
conform
A2To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.
consecutive
A2Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).
consistency
A2Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.
disclude
B1Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.
antiformous
B1Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.
interspect
B1Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.
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