define

Speech parts

1. define - Noun

2. define - Verb

Meaning

To fix the bounds of; to bring to a termination; to end.

To determine or clearly exhibit the boundaries of; to mark the limits of; as, to define the extent of a kingdom or country.

To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly; as, the defining power of an optical instrument.

To determine the precise signification of; to fix the meaning of; to describe accurately; to explain; to expound or interpret; as, to define a word, a phrase, or a scientific term.

To determine; to decide.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

limit determine specify fix delineate name set state describe establish explain identify bound interpret outline
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Antonyms

buffalo fox vex faze get mire
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Hypernyms

set take show determine limit choose

Hyponyms

name determine reset quantify redefine

Phrases with the word

words cannot define define again hard to define define byte define differently define a limit

Derivatives

defined defining

Anagrams

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Examples

Two things define a person: His patience when he has nothing, and his behavior when he has everything. Source: Internet

If you come to fame not understanding who you are, it will define who you are. Oprah Winfrey

It is difficult for a woman to define her feelings in language which is chiefly made by men to express theirs. Thomas Hardy

We define only out of despair, we must have a formula... to give a facade tot he void. Emil Cioran

Do you want to know who you are? Don't ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you. Thomas Jefferson

Trying to define yourself is like trying to bite your own teeth. Alan Watts

Close letter words and terms

definable definably definatory define a limit define a limit in anything define again