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define
[dih-fahyn]
verb (used with object)
to state or set forth the meaning of (a word, phrase, etc.).
They disagreed on how to define “liberal.”
to explain or identify the nature or essential qualities of; describe.
to define judicial functions.
to fix or lay down clearly and definitely; specify distinctly.
to define one's responsibilities.
to determine or fix the boundaries or extent of.
to define property with stakes.
to make clear the outline or form of.
The roof was boldly defined against the sky.
verb (used without object)
to set forth the meaning of a word, phrase, etc.; construct a definition.
define
/ dɪˈfaɪn /
verb
to state precisely the meaning of (words, terms, etc)
to describe the nature, properties, or essential qualities of
to determine the boundary or extent of
(often passive) to delineate the form or outline of
the shape of the tree was clearly defined by the light behind it
to fix with precision; specify
Other Word Forms
- definable adjective
- definability noun
- definably adverb
- definement noun
- definer noun
- misdefine verb (used with object)
- nondefinability noun
- nondefinable adjective
- nondefinably adverb
- nondefined adjective
- nondefiner noun
- predefine verb (used with object)
- redefine verb (used with object)
- self-defined adjective
- semidefined adjective
- undefinable adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of define1
Example Sentences
“And now more than ever, we can find comfort and hope in the defining message of Diwali: Light will triumph over darkness and good will triumph over evil.”
“For a lot of them, it was about, ‘As you define ultra-processed foods, how are you doing that?
The EU has already defined dairy items as products coming from the "normal mammary secretion".
"This is how I define success – hearing from real people."
He isn't misunderstood because he behaves badly; he's misunderstood because his existence unsettles old certainties about who gets to define respect.
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