indicates

VERB

signify, display

Synonyms

STRONGEST

announce argue demonstrate express hint illustrate imply make mark mean pinpoint point out prove reveal show signal specify suggest

STRONG

attest augur bespeak betoken card connote denote designate evidence evince finger import intimate manifest name peg read record register sign slot symbolize tag testify witness

WEAK

add up to be symptomatic button down pin down point to tab

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal deny hide lose refuse suppress veto

STRONG

ignore refute

WEAK

mislead

Example Sentences

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The study indicates that gut exosomes could directly influence disease development.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

"But I don't think that necessarily indicates the health of Japanese films in Japanese society."

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Ahmad said scientists will have to examine whether the difference in percentage declines in 2024 and 2025 indicates whether the U.S. might be losing momentum.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

She said the calves’ reaction to the hot iron indicates that pain medication, such as lidocaine, was not applied before the procedure.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

It indicates the plurals of letters: How many f’s are there in Fulham?

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