Synonyms of indicate

Verb


1. bespeak, betoken, indicate, point, signal, tell

usage: be a signal for or a symptom of; "These symptoms indicate a serious illness"; "Her behavior points to a severe neurosis"; "The economic indicators signal that the euro is undervalued"

2. indicate, point, designate, show, inform

usage: indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively; "I showed the customer the glove section"; "He pointed to the empty parking space"; "he indicated his opponents"

3. indicate, inform

usage: to state or express briefly; "indicated his wishes in a letter"

4. argue, indicate, present, represent, lay out

usage: give evidence of; "The evidence argues for your claim"; "The results indicate the need for more work"

5. indicate, suggest, inform

usage: suggest the necessity of an intervention; in medicine; "Tetracycline is indicated in such cases"

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Definition and meaning of indicate (Dictionary)