Synonyms for define
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : dih-fahyn |
| Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈfaɪn |
Top 10 synonyms for define Other synonyms for the word define
- ascertain
- assign
- belt
- border
- bound
- call a spade a spade
- circumscribe
- compass
- confine
- curb
- demarcate
- denominate
- denote
- dub
- edge
- elucidate
- encircle
- enclose
- encompass
- entitle
- envelop
- etch
- exemplify
- explain
- expound
- fence in
- fix
- flank
- formalize
- gird
- girdle
- illustrate
- interpret
- label
- lay it out
- limit
- mark
- mark out
- nail it down
- name
- prescribe
- represent
- rim
- set
- set bounds to
- settle
- specify
- spell out
- stake out
- surround
- tag
- translate
- verge
- wall in
Définition of define
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.
- verb give description
- verb delimit, outline
- Each generation of American's must define what it means to be an American.
- Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
- We can know God easily so long as we do not feel it necessary to define Him.
- Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
- For the cross, if you wish to define it, is the confirmation of victory.
- Extract from : « The Non-Christian Cross » by John Denham Parsons
- It appeared, then disappeared, without her being able exactly to define it.
- Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
- Then, as the journey went on, the vagueness began to define.
- Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
- It seemed to me that it was not quite that, but I could not then define what the sentiment was which imposed this wish on me.
- Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
- In what the difference consisted, I could not define; but it alarmed me.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- First, therefore, we must define the nature of these conceptions themselves.
- Extract from : « Modern Painters Volume II (of V) » by John Ruskin
- For reasons which he was at a loss to define Eric saw them off at Charing Cross.
- Extract from : « The Education of Eric Lane » by Stephen McKenna
- We should not approach his meaning more nearly by attempting to define it further.
- Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato
Antonyms for define
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