delineate (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈdiːlɪnieɪt/

Definition

To describe or outline something precisely.

Examples

• The report will delineate the steps needed to complete the project.

• Can you delineate the boundaries of the property on this map?

• The author's goal was to delineate the complex emotions of the protagonist.

How to Use delineate

delineate something (collocation)

To describe or outline something precisely. — "The lawyer will delineate the key arguments in the case."

delineate between A and B (prepositional phrase)

To distinguish or separate two things. — "It is important to delineate between fact and opinion in research."

Synonyms of delineate

Words with a similar meaning to delineate:

• describe
• outline
• portray
• specify
• depict

Antonyms of delineate

Words with the opposite meaning to delineate:

• obscure
• confuse

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