Analysis Complete

define

/ define /
verb

Definitions & Examples

verb Sense 1
give a definition for the meaning of a word
"Define `sadness''"
Type of:
specify set determine
Kinds of:
redefine
Derived:
definition
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
verb Sense 2
determine the nature of
"What defines a good wine?"
Type of:
characterize characterise
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s on something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
verb Sense 3
delineate the form or outline of
"The tree was clearly defined by the light"
"The camera could define the smallest object"
Type of:
show
Derived:
delineation depiction limning line drawing portrayal
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody PP
verb Sense 4
determine the essential quality of
Type of:
be
Kinds of:
determine redefine
Derived:
word picture word-painting delineation depiction picture
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody PP
Semantic Complexity
42%
Sense Count
4
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
21
Times Searched
3
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specify set determine redefine characterize characterise show be