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Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : dih-fahyn
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈfaɪn



Definition of de fine

Origin :
  • late 14c., "to specify; to end," from Old French defenir "to end, terminate, determine," and directly from Latin definire "to limit, determine, explain," from de- "completely" (see de-) + finire "to bound, limit," from finis "boundary, end" (see finish (n.)). Related: Defined; defining.
  • As in hem : noun border, edge
  • As in instruct : verb order, command
  • As in label : verb mark, describe; brand
  • As in limit : verb confine, restrict
  • As in name : verb give a title
  • As in prescribe : verb stipulate action to be taken
  • As in restrict : verb confine, limit situation or ability to participate
  • As in shape : verb devise, plan
  • As in skirt : verb border; be on the edge
  • As in specify : verb designate; decide definitely
  • As in spell out : verb clarify, explain
  • As in stereotype : verb categorize as being example, standard
  • As in stint : verb economize; hold back
  • As in terminate : verb stop, finish
  • As in clear the air : verb clear up
  • As in border : verb bound on; be on the edge
  • As in bound : verb restrict
  • As in characterize : verb typify, distinguish
  • As in delimit : verb set the limits
  • As in illume : verb illuminate
  • As in circumscribe : verb mark off, delimit
  • As in clarify : verb explain, make clear
  • As in construe : verb deduce; explain
  • As in define : verb give description
  • As in define : verb delimit, outline
  • As in delineate : verb describe; outline
  • As in describe : verb explain in speech, writing
  • As in designate : verb specify as selection
  • As in entrench : verb establish, make inroads
  • As in etch : verb carve
  • As in explain : verb make clear; give a reason for
  • As in fix : verb determine, decide
  • As in formulate : verb plan, specify systematically
  • As in annotate : verb write explanatory notes
  • As in hem/hem in : verb enclose, restrict
  • As in illuminate : verb make clear; educate
Example sentences :
  • You have deceive me of de fine wensh, Signor Harvey, but I sal deceive you of de mush land.
  • Extract from : « A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 10 (of 15) » by Various
  • Den de others mens jine in, followed up by de fine lil voices o' de gals and de cracked voices o' de old wimmens and de grannies.
  • Extract from : « Slave Narratives Vol. XIV. South Carolina, Part 2 » by Works Projects Administration
  • Pickin' cotton not so bad, 'cause us used to it and have de fine time of it.
  • Extract from : « Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves. » by Work Projects Administration
  • He was a cyarpenter and built most of de fine houses what was put up here dem days.
  • Extract from : « Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves » by Work Projects Administration
  • Atter dem Yankees went on he sont for him to fetch back de gold and de fine hoss what he done saved f'um de sojer mens.
  • Extract from : « Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves » by Work Projects Administration
  • Do no de fine gentlewoman Maitresse Mathe dwell in this plashe?
  • Extract from : « A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 10 (of 15) » by Various
  • Every slave on the plantation was in voluntary bonds to "Mars Burr, de fine gen'leman wi' de coal brack eyes."
  • Extract from : « A Dream of Empire » by William Henry Venable
  • Us all have de fine drawers down to de ankle, buttoned with pretty white buttons on de bottom.
  • Extract from : « Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves » by Work Projects Administration
  • Missy Mary sho' de master hand hersef at de fine bakin' and I'd slip round and be handy to lick out de pans.
  • Extract from : « Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves » by Work Projects Administration
  • Dere was a half mile of cedars on both sides of de road leading to de fine house dat our white folks lived in.
  • Extract from : « Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves » by Work Projects Administration

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