What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
significate
Example
The red rose significates love and passion. [significate: verb]
Example
The dove is a significate of peace and harmony. [significate: noun]
indicate
Example
The arrow indicates the direction of the exit. [indicates: verb]
Example
She indicated her approval with a nod of her head. [indicated: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Indicate is more commonly used than significate in everyday language, making it a more familiar word for ESL learners to use.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between significate and indicate?
Significate has a more formal and academic connotation, while indicate is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
