Definition, synonyms and related words
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of indicate
"The traffic light indicates that pedestrians should wait before crossing the street."
In plain English: Indicates means to show or point out something clearly.
"The dark clouds indicate that rain is coming soon."
Usage: Use "indicates" to describe when something serves as a sign or signal that suggests a specific fact or condition. This verb form is correct only when the subject performing the action is third-person singular, such as he, she, it, or a singular noun like the chart.
Indicates is the third-person singular present form of indicate, derived from Latin indicare meaning to point out or show. It entered English via Old French in the late 14th century with the sense of giving notice or signaling something.