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indicated Synonyms & Antonyms

ˈin-də-ˌkāt

What Is Another Word for Indicated?

Common synonyms for indicated are bespoke, betokened and denoted. Its opposites include announced and declared.

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Indicated as a Verb

1

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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2

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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Indicated in a Sentence

The guard blew his whistle to indicate imminent departure.

Great prostration of strength indicates the use of stimulants.

The map indicates where the treasure is buried.

I asked for the exit and he indicated a path down the hall.

The high fever indicates a serious condition.

A new paragraph indicates a change of subject.

indicated the need for a new school

the indicated treatment

Further testing is indicated.

indicated a desire to cooperate

his attitude seems to indicate that he has little interest in the project

her expression indicated that she was uncomfortably cold, but she was too polite to say so

The high fever indicates a serious condition. / A new paragraph indicates a change of subject.

indicated the need for a new school / the indicated treatment / Further testing is indicated.

Word Forms & Grammar

in·di·cat·ed

in·di·cat·ing

indicate

indicated

indicates

indicating

Words That Rhyme With Indicated

Origin of Indicated

Latin indicatus, past participle of indicare, from in- + dicare to proclaim, dedicate diction

First Known Use

1651

Word Facts for Indicated

Part of speechverb
Pronunciation/ˈin-də-ˌkāt/
Syllables3
Meaningto serve as a sign or symptom of
Synonymsbespoke, betokened and denoted
Antonymsannounced, declared and proclaimed
First known use1651

How to Pronounce Indicated

You say indicated as /ˈin-də-ˌkāt/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (in).

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