Definition of Indicate

Verb: indicate 'in-du,keyt

Be a signal for or a symptom of
"These symptoms indicate a serious illness";
- bespeak, betoken [archaic], point, signal
Make clear (e.g. with a sign) which place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
"he indicated his opponents";
- point, designate, show
To state or express briefly
"indicated his wishes in a letter"
Give evidence of
"The results indicate the need for more work";
- argue
(medicine) suggest as a course of treatment
"Tetracycline is indicated in such cases";
- suggest