indicate

in-di-cate · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To point out or show; to be a sign of.

  2. 2.

    To state or express briefly; to mention.

  3. 3.

    (medicine) To suggest a particular treatment or course of action.

Related words

Antonyms: conceal, hide, obscure
See also: indication, indicator, show
Synonyms: point to, show, suggest

Etymology

From Latin indicare ("to point out, show"), from in- ("towards") + dicare ("to proclaim, dedicate"). Related to "index."