{ "term": "indicate", "partOfSpeech": "verb", "academic": true, "ox3000": true, "cefr": "b1", "verbForms": { "presentSimple": { "iYouWeThey": "indicate", "heSheIt": "indicates" }, "pastSimple": "indicated", "pastParticiple": "indicated", "ingForm": "indicating" }, "definitions": [ { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "to show that something is true or exists", "sensetop": "indicate somethingindicate that…indicate how, what etc…", "cefr": "b1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "Initial tests **indicate the presence** of oxygen.", "contextForm": "indicate something" }, { "text": "The survey **data indicate** a general satisfaction with the process." }, { "text": "Although the president promised to foster unity, his actions have **indicated otherwise**." }, { "text": "**Research indicates** that eating habits are changing fast.", "contextForm": "indicate that…" }, { "text": "These findings **clearly indicate** that the scheme has improved pedestrian safety." }, { "text": "The study/evidence/report indicates that…" }, { "text": "Kingston-upon-Thames, as the name indicates, is situated on the banks of the Thames." }, { "text": "Our **results indicate** how misleading it could be to rely on this method.", "contextForm": "indicate how, what etc…" }, { "text": "A yellowing of the skin indicates jaundice." }, { "text": "Record profits in the retail market indicate a boom in the economy." }, { "text": "The article claims that an increase in crime indicates a decline in moral standards." } ], "collocations": { "adverb": ["clearly", "strongly", "not necessarily"], "verb + indicate": ["appear to", "seem to", "be used to"], "preposition": ["to"], "phrases": ["indicate otherwise"] } }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "to be a sign of something; to show that something is possible or likely", "sensetop": "indicate somethingindicate that…indicate to somebody that…", "cefr": "b1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "A red sky at night often indicates fine weather the next day.", "contextForm": "indicate something" }, { "text": "Early results indicate that the government will be returned to power.", "contextForm": "indicate that…" }, { "text": "These figures indicate to me that the company is in serious trouble.", "contextForm": "indicate to somebody that…" }, { "text": "Growth will be at a lower rate than previously indicated." }, { "text": "These facts would seem to indicate that the family was wealthy." } ], "collocations": { "adverb": ["clearly", "strongly", "not necessarily"], "verb + indicate": ["appear to", "seem to", "be used to"], "preposition": ["to"], "phrases": ["indicate otherwise"] } }, { "senseNumber": 3, "definition": "to mention something, especially in an indirect way", "sensetop": "indicate (to somebody) (that)…indicate something (to somebody)indicate whether, when, etc…", "examples": [ { "text": "In his letter he indicated to us (that) he was willing to cooperate.", "contextForm": "indicate (to somebody) (that)…" }, { "text": "He indicated his willingness to cooperate.", "contextForm": "indicate something (to somebody)" }, { "text": "Has she indicated yet whether she would like to be involved?", "contextForm": "indicate whether, when, etc…" }, { "text": "In a key speech, the Queen indicated that she was willing to pay tax." }, { "text": "As I've already indicated to you, what we do next depends on a number of factors." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 4, "definition": "to make somebody notice somebody/something, especially by pointing or moving your head", "sensetop": "indicate somebody/somethingindicate somebody/something to somebodyindicate where, which, etc…indicate that…", "labels": "(formal)", "examples": [ { "text": "‘What are they doing here?’ he asked, indicating her bags in the hallway.", "contextForm": "indicate somebody/something" }, { "text": "She took out a map and indicated the quickest route to us.", "contextForm": "indicate somebody/something to somebody" }, { "text": "He indicated where the furniture was to go.", "contextForm": "indicate where, which, etc…" }, { "text": "She indicated that I was to sit down.", "contextForm": "indicate that…" } ] }, { "senseNumber": 5, "definition": "to represent information without using words", "sensetop": "indicate something", "labels": "(formal)", "examples": [ { "text": "Arrows indicate the direction of flow." }, { "text": "The results are indicated in Table 2." }, { "text": "Symbols are used to indicate the facilities available at each hotel." }, { "text": "This sign usually indicates a pedestrian zone." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 6, "definition": "to give information in writing", "sensetop": "indicate somethingindicate which, where, etc…", "labels": "(formal)", "examples": [ { "text": "You are allowed 20  kg of baggage unless **indicated otherwise** on your ticket.", "contextForm": "indicate something" }, { "text": "As **indicated above**, this chapter deals with the practical implications of the research." }, { "text": "Please **indicate clearly** which colour you require.", "contextForm": "indicate which, where, etc…" } ] }, { "senseNumber": 7, "definition": "to show a particular measurement", "sensetop": "indicate somethingindicate how much, how many, etc…", "cefr": "b2", "examples": [ { "text": "When the temperature gauge indicates 30°C or more, turn off the engine." } ], "topics": ["Engineering"] }, { "senseNumber": 8, "definition": "to show that your vehicle is going to change direction, by using lights or your arm", "sensetop": "indicate somethingindicate (that)…", "labels": "(British English)", "cefr": "c1", "examples": [ { "text": "Always indicate before moving into another lane." }, { "text": "He indicated left and then turned right.", "contextForm": "indicate something" }, { "text": "She indicated that she was turning right.", "contextForm": "indicate (that)…" } ], "synonyms": "signal", "topics": ["Transport by car or lorry"] }, { "senseNumber": 9, "definition": "to be necessary or recommended", "sensetop": "be indicated", "labels": "(formal)", "cefr": "c2", "examples": [ { "text": "A course of chemotherapy was indicated.", "contextForm": "be indicated" } ], "topics": ["Suggestions and advice"] } ], "pronunciations": { "uk": [ { "pronunciation": "/ˈɪndɪkeɪt/", "audio": "in/indicate/indicate__gb_2.mp3" }, { "pronunciation": "/ˈɪndɪkeɪts/", "audio": "in/indicate/indicates__gb_1.mp3" }, { "pronunciation": "/ˈɪndɪkeɪtɪd/", "audio": "in/indicate/indicated__gb_1.mp3" }, { "pronunciation": "/ˈɪndɪkeɪtɪŋ/", "audio": "in/indicate/indicating__gb_1.mp3" } ], "us": [ { "pronunciation": "/ˈɪndɪkeɪt/", "audio": "in/indicate/indicate__us_1.mp3" }, { "pronunciation": "/ˈɪndɪkeɪts/", "audio": "in/indicate/indicates__us_1.mp3" }, { "pronunciation": "/ˈɪndɪkeɪtɪd/", "audio": "in/indicate/indicated__us_1.mp3" }, { "pronunciation": "/ˈɪndɪkeɪtɪŋ/", "audio": "in/indicate/indicating__us_1.mp3" } ] }, "wordOrigin": "early 17th cent.: from Latin indicat- ‘pointed out’, from the verb indicare, from in- ‘towards’ + dicare ‘make known’." }