(~s, indicating, ~d)
Frequency: The word is one of the 1500 most common words in English.
1.
If one thing ~s another, the first thing shows that the second is true or exists.
A survey of retired people has ~d that most are independent and enjoying life...
Our vote today ~s a change in United States policy...
This ~s whether remedies are suitable for children.
VERB: V that, V n, V wh
2.
If you ~ an opinion, an intention, or a fact, you mention it in an indirect way.
Mr Rivers has ~d that he may resign...
U.S. authorities have not yet ~d their monetary policy plans.
VERB: V that, V n
3.
If you ~ something to someone, you show them where it is, especially by pointing to it. (FORMAL)
He ~d a chair. ‘Sit down.’
VERB: V n
4.
If one thing ~s something else, it is a sign of that thing.
Dreams can help ~ your true feelings...
VERB: V n
5.
If a technical instrument ~s something, it shows a measurement or reading.
The needles that ~ your height are at the top right-hand corner...
The temperature gauge ~d that it was boiling.
= show
VERB: V n, V that
6.
When drivers ~, they make lights flash on one side of their vehicle to show that they are going to turn in that direction. (mainly BRIT; in AM, use signal )
He told us when to ~ and when to change gear.
= signal
VERB: V, also V n