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delineate

verb

dɪˈlɪnieɪt

Meaning

To describe or portray something precisely

To describe or portray something precisely; to indicate the exact position of a border or boundary.

To clearly identify or explain a subject.

The artist delineated the scene in intricate detail.

The architect delineated the structure of the new building.

The report delineates the steps for implementation.

describe, outline, depict, define

Entry 1

describe, outline

Entry 2

describe, outline, depict

Entry 3

describe, outline, define

obscure, confuse, distort

Entry 1

obscure, confuse

Entry 2

distort, obscure, confuse

Entry 3

confuse, obscure, distort

to feel willing or favorably disposed toward something; to bend or tilt

to point out; to show or suggest; to be a sign of

To steal or violently remove valuable possessions from a place.

to leave, especially to start a journey

to give special importance or attention to something

to describe, portray, or define something precisely and clearly