Another word for define

Clarify, bound, delineate, silhouette, and outline are another word for define. Confuse and obscure are the opposites of define. On this page, find 37 synonyms for define, parts of speech, and examples of define sentences.

Define synonyms

1. explain

  • Clarify
  • Describe
  • Elucidate
  • Explain
  • Explicate
  • Expound
  • Give the meaning of
  • Interpret
  • Put into words
  • Spell out
  • State precisely
  • Express in words

2. determine

  • Bound
  • Circumscribe
  • Decide
  • Delimit
  • Delineate
  • Demarcate
  • Designate
  • Determine
  • Establish
  • Fix
  • Mark off
  • Mark out
  • Set out
  • Settle
  • Specify
  • Stipulate
  • Set the boundaries/limits of

3. outline

  • Delineate
  • Outline
  • Outline
  • Pencil
  • Silhouette
  • Trace
  • Make clear the outline of

Define sentences

Please define the terms you used.

We need to define clear objectives.

She tried to define the concept.

It’s hard to define success universally.

Define parts of speech

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