'Delineate' definitions:
Definition of 'delineate'
(from WordNet)
adjective
verb
Show the form or outline of; "The tree was clearly defined by the light"; "The camera could define the smallest object" [syn: define, delineate]
verb
verb
verb
Make a mark or lines on a surface; "draw a line"; "trace the outline of a figure in the sand" [syn: trace, draw, line, describe, delineate]
verb
Describe in vivid detail
Definition of 'Delineate'
From: GCIDE
- Delineate \De*lin"e*ate\, a. [L. delineatus, p. p. of delineare to delineate; de- + lineare to draw, fr. linea line. See Line.] Delineated; portrayed. [R.] [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Delineate'
From: GCIDE
- Delineate \De*lin"e*ate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Delineated; p. pr. & vb. n. Delineating.]
- 1. To indicate by lines drawn in the form or figure of; to represent by sketch, design, or diagram; to sketch out; to portray; to picture; in drawing and engraving, to represent in lines, as with the pen, pencil, or graver; hence, to represent with accuracy and minuteness. See Delineation. [1913 Webster]
- Adventurous to delineate nature's form. --Akenside. [1913 Webster]
- 2. To portray to the mind or understanding by words; to set forth; to describe. [1913 Webster]
- Customs or habits delineated with great accuracy. --Walpole. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'delineate'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- block in,
- block out,
- brief,
- bring to life,
- cartoon,
- catch a likeness,
- chalk,
- chalk out,
- character,
- characterize,
- charcoal,
- chart,
- color,
- contour,
- copy,
- crayon,
- crosshatch,
- dash off,
- daub,
- define,
- depict,
- describe,
- design,
- diagram,
- doodle,
- draft,
- draw,
- etch,
- evoke,
- express,
- give words to,
- hatch,
- hit off,
- image,
- interpret,
- limn,
- line,
- map,
- notate,
- outline,
- paint,
- paint a picture,
- pencil,
- picture,
- picturize,
- plan,
- portray,
- print,
- profile,
- register,
- render,
- represent,
- rough in,
- rough out,
- rub,
- schematize,
- scratch,
- scumble,
- set forth,
- shade,
- silhouette,
- sketch,
- stencil,
- symbolize,
- take a rubbing,
- tint,
- trace,
- trace out,
- trace over,
- write