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define

verb

/dɪˈfaɪn/

Meaning

to explain the meaning of a word, phrase, or concept clearly

The teacher asked the student to define the word 'democracy'.

define the terms

explain, describe, clarify, interpret, specify

confuse, obscure

define clearly, define precisely, define role, define meaning

to write or carve words or symbols on a surface

To undo twisted or knitted threads; to solve or explain something complicated.

To keep someone away from other people; to isolate.

To compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something.

to strike something lightly, usually with a quick, sharp sound

To completely destroy or eliminate something harmful.