Antonyms for de-fine

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 :

If the vowel is long the consonant is written with the next syllable, as for example, de-fine and def-i-ni-tion.
Extract from : « Plain English » by Marian Wharton

In de-fine the e is long therefore f, the consonant following, is written with the next syllable, fine.
Extract from : « Plain English » by Marian Wharton

Synonyms for de-fine

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