Synonyms of specify

specify

verb

1

as in to define

to give the rules about (something) clearly and exactly

the document specifies precisely how you may use the information it contains

Synonyms & Similar Words

• define
• prescribe
• order
• dictate
• tell
• direct
• arrange
• select
• choose
• assign
• instruct
• lay down
• require
• set
• decree
• manage
• control
• compel
• force
• govern
• conduct
• bid
• command
• ordain
• constrain
• enjoin
• fix
• lead
• coerce
• obligate
• charge
• settle
• adjure
• oblige

2

as in to mention

to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically

police reports didn't specify the model of car the robbers were driving

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mention
• cite
• notice
• indicate
• indicate
• note
• name
• quote
• suggest
• instance
• explain
• introduce
• infer
• clarify
• designate
• imply
• intend
• announce
• touch (on or upon)
• advert (to)
• refer (to)
• signify
• publish
• pronounce
• drop
• declare
• interpolate
• denominate
• signal
• advertise
• intimate
• interject
• elucidate
• publicize
• allude (to)
• proclaim
• insinuate
• hint (at)
• explicate
• interpose
• spell out
• bring up
• infiltrate
• broach
• broadcast
• sound
• point (out)
• worm
• clear (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignore
• forget
• disregard
• slight
• overlook
• neglect
• pass over
• overpass

• ignore
• forget
• disregard
• slight
• overlook
• neglect
• pass over
• overpass

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