indicate
verb B2
Plain meaning
show or suggest something
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss show or suggest something in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe team tried to indicate a trend before the deadline.
examThe passage suggests that institutions may need to indicate a trend in order to improve long-term outcomes.
Common collocations
indicate a trendindicate a needdata indicate that
Watch out
Do not pair it with a random object. Learn the full pattern, e.g., “indicate a trend”. Also avoid confusing it with “show”.