easy
The arrow will indicate the correct door.
What does Indicate mean?
To show or point to something.
Dictionary definition
To show, point out, or suggest something clearly.
Example sentences
Indicate in a sentence
medium
Dark clouds may indicate that rain is coming.
hard
A detail in a passage can indicate a character's feelings.
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Practice 1
What does indicate mean?
Indicate means to show or point to something.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to indicate?
show is close in meaning to indicate in many contexts.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses indicate correctly?
The correct sentence uses indicate with its meaning.
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Indicate
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in · duh · kayt · strongest beat: in
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WordIndicate.
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MeaningIndicate means To show or point to something.
ExampleExample: The arrow will indicate the correct door.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- in · duh · kayt
- Strongest beat
- in
- Ending
- kayt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on in.
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Word family
Indicate word family
Base word
indicate
verb
indicate
To show, point out, or suggest something.
verb
indicated
Showed or pointed out in the past.
noun
indicator
A sign that points to something.
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Hint for students
To show or point to something.
Common mix-up
Indicate is not the same as hide. Indicate means to show or point to something.
Try it in class or at home
Read this model sentence: Dark clouds may indicate that rain is coming. Clue words: dark, clouds, may. Underline clue words that show why indicate fits instead of hide. Now write one new sentence that shows indicate without using the word indicate. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show indicate?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Dark clouds may indicate that rain is coming." Why does indicate fit better than hide?
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