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delineate

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of delineate

1 to draw or make apparent the outline of
  • The cat's curled-up shape was softly delineated by the glow of the fire.
Synonyms of delineate

define, outline, silhouette, sketch, trace
Words Related to delineate

line

bound, fringe, margin, skirt

edge, hem, rim, trim

frame

circle, compass, encircle, girdle, girth, loop, ring, round, surround

chart, diagram, draw, map (out)
2 to give a representation or account of in words
  • The story does a remarkable job of delineating the emotions that new parents feel.
Synonyms of delineate

depict, describe, draw, image, limn, paint, picture, portray, render, set out, sketch
Words Related to delineate

characterize, define, label, qualify, represent

demonstrate, illustrate

narrate, recite, recount, rehearse, relate, report, tell

display, exhibit, show

hint, suggest

draft, outline, silhouette, trace, vignette

summarize, sum up, touch off

redescribe, reimage
Near Antonyms of delineate

color, distort, falsify, garble, misdescribe, misrepresent, misstate, pervert, twist, warp

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