Meaning & Definition of Define in English
English⟶
Define
/dɪfaɪn/
verb
1. Determine the essential quality of
synonym:
- specify,
- define,
- delineate,
- delimit,
- delimitate
2. Give a definition for the meaning of a word
- "Define `sadness'"
synonym:
- define
3. Determine the nature of
- "What defines a good wine?"
synonym:
- define
4. Show the form or outline of
- "The tree was clearly defined by the light"
- "The camera could define the smallest object"
synonym:
- define,
- delineate
5. Decide upon or fix definitely
- "Fix the variables"
- "Specify the parameters"
synonym:
- specify,
- set,
- determine,
- define,
- fix,
- limit
Examples of using
If I had to define life in a word, it would be: Life is creation.