indicate
/ˈɪndɪkeɪt/verb
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संकेत करना, दर्शाना
Core word
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[T]
to show that something is true or exists; to be a sign of something; to mention something, especially in an indirect way; to point to somebody or something
संकेत करना, दर्शाना
- The data indicates growth.
- Dark clouds in the west usually indicate rain by the evening.
- Her smile indicated that she was pleased with the result.
+ 4 more examples
- Studies indicate that sleep helps memory.
- The signboard indicated the way to the station.
- He indicated that he would leave the next morning.
- The thermometer indicated a fever.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
indicate + that-clause
Use a that-clause to say that evidence or a sign shows something is true.
जब कोई प्रमाण या संकेत किसी बात को सही दिखाए, तब that-clause आता है।
- The results indicate that the exam was fair.
- Studies indicate that sleep improves memory.
indicate + noun
It can take a noun directly: indicate a problem, indicate a direction.
यह सीधे noun लेता है, जैसे indicate a problem या indicate a direction।
- The arrow indicates the exit.
- A fever may indicate an infection.
indicate + wh-word / to sb that
You can indicate where, how or what; with a person, use to: indicate to someone that.
आप where, how या what बता सकते हैं; व्यक्ति के साथ 'to' आता है: indicate to someone that।
- She indicated where to sit.
- He indicated to the waiter that he wanted the bill.
indicate (turn signal, BrE)
In British English a driver indicates before turning; the noun is the indicator.
British English में चालक मुड़ने से पहले indicate करता है; संबंधित noun indicator है।
- Always indicate before you turn left.
+Collocations 4
indicate + noun
a preferencea trendinteresta problema change
- Early data indicate a trend towards online learning.
adverb + indicate
clearlystronglyfirmlybroadlybriefly
- The map clearly indicates the nearest hospital.
subject + indicate
figuresresultssignsreportsstudies
- Reports indicate that fares will rise.
indicate + to sb
with a nodwith a gestureby raising a handby pointing
- She indicated her agreement with a nod.
“More examples 5
- Dark clouds indicate that the monsoon is near.
काले बादल संकेत देते हैं कि मानसून पास है।
- The speedometer indicated that the bus was moving at seventy kilometres an hour.
स्पीडोमीटर ने दिखाया कि बस सत्तर किलोमीटर प्रति घंटे की रफ़्तार से चल रही थी।
- Radhika indicated her choice by ticking the box.
राधिका ने डिब्बे पर निशान लगाकर अपनी पसंद बताई।
- The doctor said the test indicated no serious problem.
डॉक्टर ने कहा कि जाँच में कोई गंभीर समस्या नहीं दिखी।
- Please indicate your preferred language on the form.
कृपया फ़ॉर्म पर अपनी पसंदीदा भाषा बताइए।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ The report indicates about a rise in prices.
✓ The report indicates a rise in prices.
Indicate is transitive and takes no preposition before its object.
'Indicate' transitive है, इसलिए object से पहले preposition नहीं लगता।
✗ The survey indicates that students needs more help.
✓ The survey indicates that students need more help.
In the that-clause the plural subject students takes need.
that-clause में plural subject 'students' के साथ 'need' आता है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
All three show or point to something, but they differ in how direct and clear the sign is.
तीनों किसी बात को दिखाते हैं, पर संकेत कितना सीधा और स्पष्ट है, इसमें अंतर है।
To point to a fact or a sign, often indirectly.
किसी तथ्य की ओर संकेत करना, प्रायः अप्रत्यक्ष रूप से।
- Smoke indicates fire.
The general word for making something clear to see.
किसी चीज़ को साफ़ दिखाने के लिए सामान्य शब्द।
- The chart shows our monthly savings.
To hint at something without proving it.
बिना प्रमाणित किए किसी बात का संकेत देना।
- His smile suggests he is happy.
◇Word family
§Grammar and usage
The indicative mood states facts ('She works'); an indicator is a sign or a light on a vehicle.
Indicative mood तथ्य बताता है ('She works'); indicator संकेत या वाहन की बत्ती है।