defines

The word “defines” has 2 syllables: de-fines

It's pronounced as /dɪˈfaɪnz/


What is synonym and antonym for defines?

In the thesaurus, “defines” has 87 synonyms.

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


Synonyms for defines

  • adjures
  • arranges
  • assigns
  • bids
  • bounds
  • categorizes
  • characterizes
  • characters
  • charges
  • charts
  • chooses
  • circles
  • circumscribes
  • classifies
  • coerces
  • colors
  • commands
  • compasses
  • compels
  • conducts
  • constrains
  • controls
  • decrees
  • delimits
  • delineates
  • demarcates
  • demarks
  • depicts
  • describes
  • determines
  • diagrams
  • dictates
  • directs
  • distinguishes
  • draws
  • edges
  • encircles
  • enjoins
  • fixes
  • forces
  • frames
  • fringes
  • girdles
  • girths
  • governs
  • hems
  • identifies
  • indicates
  • individualizes
  • instructs
  • lays down
  • leads
  • limits
  • lines
  • loops
  • manages
  • margins
  • marks
  • names
  • obligates
  • obliges
  • ordains
  • orders
  • outlines
  • particularizes
  • pigeonholes
  • portrays
  • prescribes
  • represents
  • requires
  • rims
  • rings
  • rounds
  • selects
  • sets
  • settles
  • silhouettes
  • sketches
  • skirts
  • specifies
  • stamps
  • surrounds
  • tells
  • terminates
  • traces
  • trims
  • types

Meanings of defines

  • 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

  • The dictionary clearly defines each term with precision.
  • Her attitude defines her approach to challenges.
  • Success often defines how people perceive someone's worth.
  • The contract defines the responsibilities of each party.
  • Culture defines the identity of a community.

On this page you'll find 87 synonyms or another words to defines, such as: adjures, arranges, assigns, bids, bounds, categorizes, characterizes.

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