Tra từ indicate - Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

in·di·cate AW [indicate indicates indicated indicating] BrE [ˈɪndɪkeɪt] NAmE [ˈɪndɪkeɪt] verb

SHOW
1. transitive, intransitive to show that sth is true or exists
•~ sth Record profits in the retail market indicate a boom in the economy.
• A yellowing of the skin indicates jaundice.
•The article claims that an increase in crime indicates a decline in moral standards.
•~ (that…) Research indicates that eating habits are changing fast.
•Kingston-upon-Thames, as the name indicates, is situated on the banks of the Thames.
•~ how, what etc… Our results indicate how misleading it could be to rely on this method.

SUGGEST
2. transitive to be a sign of sth; to show that sth is possible or likely
•~ sth A red sky at night often indicates fine weather the next day.
•~ that… Early results indicate that the government will be returned to power.

MENTION
3. transitive to mention sth, especially in an indirect way
•~ (to sb) (that)… In his letter he indicated to us (that) he was willing to cooperate.
•~ sth (to sb) He indicated his willingness to cooperate.
•~ whether, when, etc… Has she indicated yet whether she would like to be involved?

POINT TO
4. transitive (formal)to make sb notice sb/sth, especially by pointing or moving your head
•~ sb/sth (to sb) She took out a map and indicated the quickest route to us.
• ‘What are they doing here?’ he asked, indicating her bags in the hallway.
•~ where, which, etc… He indicated where the furniture was to go.
•~ that… She indicated that I was to sit down.

GIVE INFORMATION
5. transitive ~ sth (formal)to represent information without using words
•The results are indicated in Table 2.
6. transitive (formal)to give information in writing
•~ sth You are allowed 20kgs of baggage unless indicated otherwise on your ticket.
•As indicated above, this chapter deals with the practical implications of the research.
•~ which, where, etc… Please indicate clearly which colour you require.

SHOW MEASUREMENT
7. transitive ~ sth | ~ how much, how many, etc… (of an instrument for measuring things)to show a particular measurement
• When the temperature gauge indicates 90°F or more, turn off the engine.

IN VEHICLE
8. intransitive, transitive (BrE)to show that your vehicle is going to change direction, by using lights or your arm
Syn: ↑signal
• Always indicate before moving into another lane.
•~ sth He indicated left and then turned right.
•~ (that)… She indicated that she was turning right.

BE RECOMMENDED
9. transitive, usually passive ~ sth (formal)to be necessary or recommended
•A course of chemotherapy was indicated.
Verb forms:

Word Origin:
early 17th cent.: from Latin indicat- ‘pointed out’, from the verb indicare, from in- ‘towards’ + dicare ‘make known’.

Thesaurus:
indicate verb
1. T
•Record profits indicate a boom in the economy.
show • • demonstrate • • prove • • illustrate •
indicate/show/demonstrate/prove sth to sb
indicate/show/demonstrate/prove/illustrate that/when/how…
research indicates/shows/demonstrates/proves/illustrates sth
2. T
•Early results indicate success for the party.
suggest • • imply • • point • • mean • |formal signify • • denote • |especially journalism signal •
indicate/suggest/imply/mean/signify sth to sb
indicate/suggest/imply/mean/signify that…
the results indicate/suggest/imply/point to/mean/signify sth
the facts indicate/suggest/imply/point to sth

Synonyms:
declare
state • indicate • announce
These words all mean to say sth, usually firmly and clearly and often in public.
declare • (rather formal) to say sth officially or publicly; to state sth firmly and clearly: ▪ to declare war ◇ ▪ The painting was declared to be a forgery.
state • (rather formal) to formally write or say sth, especially in a careful and clear way: ▪ He has already stated his intention to run for election.
indicate • (rather formal) to state sth, sometimes in a way that is slightly indirect: ▪ During our meeting, he indicated his willingness to cooperate.
announce • to tell people officially about a decision or plans; to give information about sth in a public place, especially through a loudspeaker; to say sth in a loud and/or serious way: ▪ They haven't formally announced their engagement yet. ◇ ▪ Has our flight been announced yet?
declare or announce?
Declare is used more often for giving judgements; announce is used more often for giving facts: The painting was announced to be a forgery. ◇ They haven't formally declared their engagement yet.
to declare/state/indicate/announce that…
to declare/state sb/sth to be sth
to declare/state/indicate/announce your intention to do sth
to declare/state/announce sth formally/publicly/officially
to declare/state/announce sth firmly/confidently

Example Bank:
•Growth will be at a lower rate than previously indicated.
•He has declared support for women, but his actions have indicated otherwise.
•Symbols are used to indicate the facilities available at each hotel.
•These facts would seem to indicate that the family was wealthy.
•These figures indicate to me that the company is in serious trouble.
•This sign usually indicates a pedestrian zone.
•As I've already indicated to you, what we do next depends on a number of factors.
•During our meeting, he indicated his willingness to cooperate.
•Early results indicate that the government will be returned to power.
•In a key speech, the Queen indicated that she was willing to pay tax.
•When the temperature gauge indicates 30°C or more, turn off the engine.