Indicar
Example: O professor indicou os exercícios para praticarmos em casa.
Definition
"Indicar" means to point out, show, or suggest something or someone as appropriate or necessary. It is often used to convey the act of recommending or directing attention to a particular choice, as in the example where the teacher indicated exercises to practice at home.
Etymology
The word "indicar" comes from the Latin verb 'indicare,' which means to point out or show. It combines 'in-' meaning 'upon' and 'dicare' meaning 'to proclaim or declare.' Did you know that the root 'dicare' is also related to English words like 'dictate' and 'indicate'?
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