Antonyms for delineate


Grammar : Verb
Spell : dih-lin-ee-eyt
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈlɪn iˌeɪt


Definition of delineate

Origin :
  • 1550s, from Latin delineatus, past participle of delineare "to sketch out," from de- "completely" (see de-) + lineare "draw lines," from linea "line" (see line (n.)). Related: Delineated; delineating.
  • verb describe; outline
Example sentences :
  • I dare not attempt to delineate the paroxysm of emotion which it excited in every heart.
  • Extract from : « Patrick Henry » by Moses Coit Tyler
  • Again his pencil moved, and I knew he was attempting to delineate her features.
  • Extract from : « Ernest Linwood » by Caroline Lee Hentz
  • He will be able to delineate the characters, consciences, and conduct of his neighbours.
  • Extract from : « Real Life In London, Volumes I. and II. » by Pierce Egan
  • I have endeavoured to delineate his character so that it will be as an open book.
  • Extract from : « The Girl on the Boat » by Pelham Grenville Wodehouse
  • We are not, but his ability we are in duty bound to delineate truthfully.
  • Extract from : « Hidden Treasures » by Harry A. Lewis
  • This word does not satisfy me, nor can I think of one that will delineate my idea.
  • Extract from : « The Quadroon » by Mayne Reid
  • Professor has finished measuring, and is preparing to "delineate" me.
  • Extract from : « Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 93, September 24, 1887 » by Various
  • I but delineate some truths as your benefactor, and as I am given them for each.
  • Extract from : « Cupology » by Clara
  • She has parcelled out her purgatory, as we delineate this upper world on a map.
  • Extract from : « The Parables of Our Lord » by William Arnot
  • The p. 130character of the man, thus fatally excepted, I have no purpose to delineate.
  • Extract from : « Obiter Dicta » by Augustine Birrell

Synonyms for delineate

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