indicate-v; 4 Senses

Sense Number 1: provide a signal, symptom, evidence, or argument for an existence or truth

Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1 INDICATE NP2

Examples:
These symptoms indicate a serious illness.
The cooling waters indicate the coming of winter.
The barometer indicated storm.
The results indicate the need for more work.

Mappings:
PropBank: indicate.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 4

Sense Number 2: point at something or someone

Commentary: Syntax Includes: NP1 INDICATE NP2[location]

Examples:
He indicated the opponents to the newcomer.
He indicated the right road by nodding towards it.
The sign indicates north.
I indicated the children's clothing section to the customer.

Mappings:
PropBank: indicate.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2

Sense Number 3: express feeling or intention

Examples:
He indicated his wishes in a letter.
Indicating her approval with a nod, she walked out of the conference room.
The journal indicates her distate for hunting.

Mappings:
PropBank: indicate.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3

Sense Number 4: suggest or prescribe a solution

Examples:
Antihistamine is indicated as a treatment for allergies.
I think a long cool drink is indicated!
In a case like this, a firm approach is indicated.

Mappings:
PropBank: indicate.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 5