indicate

 
Pronunciation: /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/

verb

[with object]
  • 1point out; show: dotted lines indicate the text’s margins
  • be a sign of; strongly suggest: sales indicate a growing market for such art [with clause]: his tone indicated that he didn’t hold out much hope
  • mention indirectly or briefly: the president indicated his willingness to use force against the rebels
  • direct attention to (someone or something) by means of a gesture: he indicated Cindy with a brief nod of the head
  • (of a gauge or meter) register a reading of (a quantity, dimension, etc.): an external tube is used to indicate fluid level
  • 2suggest as a desirable or necessary course of action: treatment for shock may be indicated
  • 3 [no object] British (of a driver or motor vehicle) signal an intention to change lanes or turn using an indicator: Cal indicated and moved across the road one car had indicated left but pulled out in front of him

Origin:

early 17th century: from Latin indicat- 'pointed out', from the verb indicare, from in- 'towards' + dicare 'make known'