Both Uses of
indicate
in
Of Mice and Men
- "You can have them two beds there," he said, indicating two bunks near the stove.
p. 18..4indicating = showing
- "We kinda look after each other." He indicated Lennie with his thumb.
p. 34..9 *indicated = pointed to
Definition:
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(indicate) to show (point out, demonstrate, express, or suggest)editor's notes: The meaning of suggest is less common, but not unusual--especially in the past tense in medicine. For example, "Medication is indicated for someone with her blood pressure."
The form, indicator can refer to many different kinds of things including intentional signals (such as a turn indicator), gauges (such as one that indicates pressure), or a measurement (such as an economic or chemical indicator).