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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    describe explain clarify interpret elucidate expound outline summarize characterize classify categorize label designate denote specify detail illustrate exemplify demonstrate show explicate analyze dissect break down decode unravel spell out make clear shed light on illuminate enlighten inform instruct teach guide direct outline sketch portray picture depict draw paint represent symbolize signify convey transmit communicate express formulate articulate phrase word phraseology terminology nomenclature vocabulary lexicon

    Meaning of Define

    The primary meaning of the word "Define" is to explain or describe the meaning of something, such as a word, phrase, or concept.

    Definitions

    • To explain or describe the meaning of something, such as a word, phrase, or concept
    • To determine or fix the boundaries or extent of something
    • To show or explain the meaning of something by using examples or explanations

    Etymology of Define

    The word "Define" comes from the Latin word "definire", which means "to limit" or "to determine"
    The Latin word "definire" is a combination of "de" (meaning "from" or "away") and "finire" (meaning "to finish" or "to limit")
    The word "Define" has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe the act of explaining or describing the meaning of something

    Example Uses

    • The teacher will define the key terms in the lesson plan so that students can understand the concepts
    • The company will define its mission and vision statement to guide its business decisions
    • The researcher will define the scope of the study to ensure that it is focused and manageable

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    obscure confuse complicate misinterpret misexplain misrepresent distort exaggerate confuse perplex puzzle bewilder baffle mystify cloud veil shroud conceal hide disguise camouflage mask cover hide ignore overlook disregard neglect omit exclude leave out skip gloss over brush off dismiss

    Related Nouns

    definition explanation description interpretation clarification illustration example instance case specimen sample model prototype concept idea notion theory hypothesis principle rule law regulation standard criterion benchmark gauge measure scale yardstick parameter boundary limit extent scope range domain field sphere area territory

    Related Verbs

    describe explain interpret clarify illustrate exemplify demonstrate show explicate analyze dissect break down decode unravel spell out make clear shed light on illuminate enlighten inform instruct teach guide direct outline sketch portray picture depict draw paint represent symbolize signify convey transmit communicate express formulate articulate phrase word

    Related Adjectives

    clear concise precise accurate exact specific detailed thorough comprehensive complete exhaustive meticulous rigorous strict careful meticulous precise defined distinct explicit obvious apparent evident manifest palpable tangible visible noticeable perceptible discernible intelligible comprehensible understandable accessible available attainable achievable feasible possible plausible credible believable convincing persuasive compelling persuasive