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Common collocations with indicate in American Collocation

indicate verb

US /ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt/

clearly

clearly
explicitly
plainly
strongly

This study clearly indicated that the scheme would save lives.

not always

not necessarily

We must remember that lowest price does not necessarily indicate best value.

existence

existence
presence

Preliminary field tests indicated the possible presence of a biological toxin.

degree

degree
extent
level

The study aims to indicate the extent to which religious discrimination overlaps with racial discrimination.

importance

importance
status

This indicates the importance of looking at population mobility in a wider context.

need

need

Changing circumstances indicate a need for more flexible approaches.

possibility

likelihood
possibility
potential

Recent work indicates the possibility of a link between long-term exposure and a range of chronic illnesses.