Indicate to Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪndəˌkeɪt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
IN-də-kayt too, tə, ti
ˈɪndɪkˌeɪt/ /tˈuː
IN-dik-ayt too
Definition
To show, point out, or make someone aware of something, usually by gesture, words, or sign.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal or semi-formal situations, often used with objects or information: 'indicate to someone that...', 'indicate to the audience'. Can be used with gestures or speech. Not the same as 'point' (physical gesture) or 'inform' (give detailed information).
Spanish: indicar a - señalar aPortuguese (BR): indicar para - apontar paraPortuguese (PT): indicar a - apontar paraChinese (Simplified): 指示给 - 指向Chinese (Traditional): 指示給 - 指向Hindi: सूचित करना (किसी को) - संकेत करना (किसी को)Arabic: يشير إلى - يدل علىBengali: ইঙ্গিত করা - দেখানোRussian: указывать - показыватьJapanese: 示す - 指し示すVietnamese: chỉ ra - cho biếtKorean: 알리다 - 가리키다Turkish: belirtmek - göstermekUrdu: اشارہ کرنا - بتاناIndonesian: menunjukkan - memberi tahu
Example Sentences
He indicated to the waiter that he needed more water.
basic
Can you indicate to me where the exit is?
basic
The teacher indicated to the students which book to read.
basic
He raised his hand to indicate to the driver that he wanted to get off.
natural
She nodded to indicate to her friend that everything was fine.
natural
Could you indicate to the group which direction we should go?
natural