definition of
indicate

[1] #1 indicate v. [bespeak, betoken, point, signal] be a signal for or a symptom of; "These symptoms indicate a serious illness"; "Her behavior points to a severe neurosis"; "The economic indicators signal that the euro is undervalued". wn

[2] #2 indicate v. [point, designate, show] indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively; "I showed the customer the glove section"; "He pointed to the empty parking space"; "he indicated his opponents". wn

[3] #3 indicate v. to state or express briefly; "indicated his wishes in a letter". wn

[4] #4 indicate v. [argue] give evidence of; "The evidence argues for your claim"; "The results indicate the need for more work". wn

[5] #5 indicate v. [suggest] suggest the necessity of an intervention; in medicine; "Tetracycline is indicated in such cases". wn