Answer: "Indicate to/toward/from/that"

[whymzycal.livejournal.com]

starwatcher307 asks, "What is the proper usage of 'indicated/indicating for/to/toward/that'?"



According to our friends at Dictionary.com, indicate is a transitive verb, which means it takes an object—usually a noun or a clause. Its definitions include the following:

1. to be a sign of; betoken; evidence; show

Ken raced ahead before the rest of Weiβ could enter the building. His recklessness indicated that he was still suffering from a raging case of the stupids, thought Yohji.

Notice that since "show" implies to or toward, we don't need to use either of those prepositions when we use indicate—directionality is already embedded in the word's meaning. The same goes for its other definitions, too:

2. to point out or point to; direct attention to

"Turn there, Aya," said Omi, indicating an alley to the right. "Our intel suggests the drug ring is operating out of a warehouse down here."

3. to show, as by measuring or recording; make known

"What's this for?" Goku pointed to a gauge in Hakuryuu's dashboard.
"It indicates the number of times I've told you to shut the hell up!" said Sanzo, brandishing his gun.

4. to state or express, especially briefly or in a general way; signal

As Gojyo tries to sneak an extra pack of Hi-Lites into the shopping bag, Hakkai indicates his disapproval with a tight, scary smile but doesn't say anything. It only takes a second of reflection for Gojyo to decide to put the Hi-Lites back.

5. to point out (a particular remedy, treatment, etc.) as suitable or necessary; to show the presence of (a condition, infection, etc.)

Crawford tapped a name on the list in front of him. "Immediate termination is indicated for this one," he said to Farfarello. "Do it however you want."

Just remember: indicate includes the "to" and "toward" in its many meanings, so you don't need to use them—they're redundant.


Sources:
"Indicate" at Dictionary.com

Comments

[dark-weezing.livejournal.com]

Thank you, as this was most helpful.

[whymzycal.livejournal.com]

You're very welcome!

[china_shop]

"What's this for?" Goku pointed to a gauge in Hakuryuu's dashboard.
"It indicates the number of times I've told you to shut the hell up!" said Sanzo, brandishing his gun.

Hee!

[whymzycal.livejournal.com]

:-D

[starwatcher]

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Thank you. This will certainly help during my beta jobs. *saves*
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[whymzycal.livejournal.com]

You're welcome!

Also, I should have, but I didn't mention in the explanation that "at," like "to" and "toward," is implied in the meaning of indicate. Happy beta-ing!