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Meaning of define
to explain or describe the meaning of something
Etymology of define
The word "define" comes from the Latin "definire", which means "to limit" or "to bound"
Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of setting boundaries or explaining the meaning of something, and has evolved to include a range of related meanings
Synonyms
describe
explain
interpret
clarify
elucidate
expound
illustrate
exemplify
detail
outline
summarize
characterize
categorize
classify
label
designate
denote
specify
detail
particularize
individualize
personalize
customize
tailor
modify
adjust
calibrate
fine-tune
pinpoint
highlight
emphasize
stress
underscore
accentuate
bring out
point out
show
demonstrate
prove
establish
set
fix
determine
settle
decide
resolve
explain
explicate
construe
decipher
decode
unravel
untangle
disentangle
Definitions
- To explain or describe the meaning of something
- * To determine or fix the boundaries or extent of something
- * To show or explain the meaning of something, especially a word or phrase
Usage Examples
- The teacher tried to define the concept of gravity for her students
- * The company will define the terms of the contract before signing
- * The artist's use of color helps to define the mood of the painting
Antonyms
obscure
confuse
complicate
cloud
muddle
muddy
befog
perplex
puzzle
bewilder
discombobulate
flummox
stump
mystify
enshroud
shroud
veil
conceal
hide
disguise
camouflage
mask
distort
misrepresent
misinterpret
misexplain
misstate
misdescribe
garble
jumble
scramble