indicate

1 [VERB] V that, V n, V wh
If one thing indicates another, the first thing shows that the second is true or exists.
A survey of retired people has indicated that most are independent and enjoying life...
Our vote today indicates a change in United States policy...
This indicates whether remedies are suitable for children.
2 [VERB] V that, V n
If you indicate an opinion, an intention, or a fact, you mention it in an indirect way.
Mr Rivers has indicated that he may resign...
U.S. authorities have not yet indicated their monetary policy plans.
3 [VERB] V n
If you indicate something to someone, you show them where it is, especially by pointing to it. (FORMAL)
He indicated a chair. `Sit down.'
4 [VERB] V n
If one thing indicates something else, it is a sign of that thing.
Dreams can help indicate your true feelings...
5 [VERB] V n, V that
If a technical instrument indicates something, it shows a measurement or reading.
The needles that indicate your height are at the top right-hand corner...
The temperature gauge indicated that it was boiling.
= show
6 [VERB] V, also V n
When drivers indicate, they make lights flash on one side of their vehicle to show that they are going to turn in that direction. (mainly BRIT; in AM, use signal)
He told us when to indicate and when to change gear.
= signal