Delineate Definition
delineate
adjective
- represented accurately or precisely
verb
- show the form or outline of; "The tree was clearly defined by the light"; "The camera could define the smallest object"
- determine the essential quality of
- trace the shape of
- make a mark or lines on a surface; "draw a line"; "trace the outline of a figure in the sand"
- describe in vivid detail
Words that rhyme with delineate
Usage tips for "delineate"
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