3.5.8.4 Show, indicate

Use this domain for words referring to showing or indicating something--if something (such as an object, something said, or something that happens) shows something, it makes people think of something or understand something (e.g. When his face turns red, it indicates he is angry.)

Related domains: 
2.3.1.4 Show, let someone see
3.6.1 Show, explain
  • What words refer to something showing that something is true?
    show, be a sign, mean, indicate, reveal, make it clear, demonstrate, betray, be evidence, reflect, illustrate, bear witness to, tell
  • What words refer to something showing that something might be true?
    suggest, point to, imply, give the impression
  • What words refer to something showing that something has a good quality?
    be a tribute to, say a lot for, reflect well on, be a testimony to
  • What words refer to something showing that something has a bad quality?
    be a reflection on, be a comment on, be a symptom of, be symptomatic of, be an indictment of, not say much for, reflect badly on, make a mockery of, sign of the times
  • What words refer to something showing that something is going to happen?
    mean, herald, bode well, bode ill, spell
  • What words refer to a sign that shows that something is true?
    sign, indication, indicator, evidence, mark, trace, manifestation, symptom, omen, telltale, be a giveaway,