INDICATE Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

indicate

verb

ˈin-də-ˌkāt

Definition of indicate

as in to mean

to serve as a sign or symptom of his attitude seems to indicate that he has little interest in the project

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Relevance

as in to imply

to convey an idea indirectly her expression indicated that she was uncomfortably cold, but she was too polite to say so

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Recent Examples of indicate There is an expansive number of possible degrees — 45 or more are offered at Excelsior, including engineering technology, nursing, healthcare, business, criminal justice, and many other options, Schejbal indicated. — Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 The preliminary investigation did not indicate any signs of foul play. — Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026 Russia's use of a North Korean ballistic missile in strikes in late July might also indicate its production pressures, Ukrainian officials said. — David Brennan, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 Analysis indicates that some airlines have cut flights to manage costs, reducing overall market capacity and driving prices even higher. — CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for indicate

Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicate

Verb

Having no motor drive meant constant manual tracking, which rules out long-exposure astrophotography of nebulae or galaxies.

— Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026
The minor issue meant that Marisa couldn’t pass on citizenship to her daughter or grandchildren.

— Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of mean

Verb

In summary, the Big Mysteries Survey suggests that physicists are more divided on many foundational questions than popular accounts often imply.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
On Monday, general manager Brian Cashman implied the Tigers and Orioles asked for Lombard in potential deals for Tarik Skubal and Adley Rutschman, who were acquired by the Dodgers and Red Sox, respectively.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of imply

Verb

After the match, Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins shared a fist bump, signifying the end of the Shield lore in WWE.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
At Monday’s press event, CTU and Illinois Federation of Teachers President Stacy Davis Gates said the expansion signifies progress.

— Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of signify

Verb

Organizers suggest that attendees who drive to the event park underneath the Highway 50 overpass at Eighth Street and W Street, where there will be a free shuttle available to take guests straight to the church.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Former Broward County Commissioner Dale Holness suggested that Wasserman Schultz should have run in the 22nd Congressional District.

— Joan Murray, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of suggest

Verb

Spend the day at a Marbella beach club With many of Marbella’s beaches boasting a Blue Flag (a sustainability certification that denotes clean, safe and responsibly managed waters), spending a day at a beach club should be high on your list.

— Jennifer Fernández Solano, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
The system relies on five microelectrode arrays surgically installed in Thomas’ brain, which machine learning algorithms then interpret brain signals denoting movement with nearly 85 percent accuracy.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 July 2026

Definition of denote

Verb

Long Term Planning Is Key Since the filing hints that Warner’s estate might lack the means to satisfy the lawsuit’s claims, Tenisha is targeting the Warner Family Trust, which potentially holds the majority of his assets, to make her whole.

— Morgan Mouchette, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Russian experts won’t discuss details, but hint that Chinese-Russian military cooperation in space is well advanced.

— Fred Weir, Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2026