indicate
UK: ˈɪn.dɪ.keɪt | US: ˈɪn.də.keɪt
vt. to show, point out, or make something known
vt. to be a sign or symptom of something
vt. to suggest the necessity or advisability of an action
indicate = in<toward> + dic<say> + ate<verb suffix>
- in: Latin prefix meaning "toward" or "into."
- dic: From Latin dicare ("to proclaim, say"), related to dicere ("to speak").
- ate: Verb-forming suffix indicating action.
Etymology Origin:
The word "indicate" traces back to Latin indicatus, the past participle of indicare ("to point out, declare"). It combines in- (toward) and dicare (to proclaim), reflecting the idea of "making something known by pointing or speaking." Over time, it evolved in English to encompass broader meanings of showing, signaling, or suggesting.
The arrow will indicate the correct path to follow.
Dark clouds often indicate an approaching storm.
His silence may indicate disapproval.
The study’s results indicate a need for further research.
A fever can indicate infection.