define

The word “define” has 2 syllables: de-fine

It's pronounced as /dɪˈfaɪn/


What is synonym and antonym for define?

In the thesaurus, “define” has 87 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for define along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for define

  • adjure
  • arrange
  • assign
  • bid
  • bound
  • categorize
  • character
  • characterize
  • charge
  • chart
  • choose
  • circle
  • circumscribe
  • classify
  • coerce
  • color
  • command
  • compass
  • compel
  • conduct
  • constrain
  • control
  • decree
  • delimit
  • delineate
  • demarcate
  • demark
  • depict
  • describe
  • determine
  • diagram
  • dictate
  • direct
  • distinguish
  • draw
  • edge
  • encircle
  • enjoin
  • fix
  • force
  • frame
  • fringe
  • girdle
  • girth
  • govern
  • hem
  • identify
  • indicate
  • individualize
  • instruct
  • lay down
  • lead
  • limit
  • line
  • loop
  • manage
  • margin
  • mark
  • name
  • obligate
  • oblige
  • ordain
  • order
  • outline
  • particularize
  • pigeonhole
  • portray
  • prescribe
  • represent
  • require
  • rim
  • ring
  • round
  • select
  • set
  • settle
  • silhouette
  • sketch
  • skirt
  • specify
  • stamp
  • surround
  • tell
  • terminate
  • trace
  • trim
  • type

Meanings of define

  • noun
    1. A kind of macro in source code that replaces one text string with another wherever it occurs.
  • verb
    1. To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly.
    2. To settle, decide (an argument etc.).
    3. To express the essential nature of something.
    4. To state the meaning of a word, phrase, sign, or symbol.
    5. To describe, explain, or make definite and clear; used to request the listener or other person to elaborate or explain more clearly his or her intended meaning of a word or expression.
    6. To demark sharply the outlines or limits of an area or concept.
    7. To establish the referent of a term or notation.

Example Sentences

  • It's important to define your goals before starting the project.
  • Can you define what success means to you?
  • The dictionary will define the term in simple language.
  • Scientists work to define the laws of nature through observation.
  • They tried to define the roles more clearly in the new system.

On this page you'll find 87 synonyms or another words to define, such as: adjure, arrange, assign, bid, bound, categorize, character.

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