DELINEATE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for DELINEATE?

Need another word that means the same as “delineate”? Find 27 synonyms and 30 related words for “delineate” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Delineate” are: define, delimit, delimitate, specify, describe, draw, line, trace, limn, outline, set forth, set out, present, depict, portray, represent, characterize, draw the lines of, sketch, block in, mark, mark off, mark out, mark the boundaries of, mark the limits of, delineated, represented

Delineate as a Verb

Definitions of "Delineate" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “delineate” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Determine the essential quality of.
• Describe or portray (something) precisely.
• Trace the shape of.
• Show the form or outline of.
• Make a mark or lines on a surface.
• Indicate the exact position of (a border or boundary.
• Describe in vivid detail.

Synonyms of "Delineate" as a verb (25 Words)

block in	Shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight.
characterize	(of a feature or quality) be typical or characteristic of. What characterizes a Venetian painting.
define	State or describe exactly the nature, scope, or meaning of. The tree was clearly defined by the light.
delimit	Determine the essential quality of. Agreements delimiting fishing zones.
delimitate	Set, mark, or draw the boundaries of something.
depict	Represent by a drawing, painting, or other art form. This scene depicts country life.
describe	Give a description of. A single light is seen to describe a circle.
draw	Represent by making a drawing of as with a pencil chalk etc on a surface. The time for the parade is drawing near.
draw the lines of	Thread on or as if on a string.
limn	Trace the shape of. A crescent moon limned each shred with white gold.
line	Mark or cover with lines. Trees line the riverbank.
mark	Designate as if by a mark. The citizens mark the anniversary of the revolution with a march and a parade.
mark off	Mark by some ceremony or observation.
mark out	Make or leave a mark on.
mark the boundaries of	Put a check mark on or near or next to.
mark the limits of	Make underscoring marks.
outline	Draw up an outline or sketch for something. She outlined the case briefly.
portray	Portray in words. The ineffectual Oxbridge dons portrayed by Evelyn Waugh.
present	Represent abstractly for example in a painting drawing or sculpture. We cannot represent this knowledge to our formal reason.
represent	Be representative or typical for. I represent the silent majority.
set forth	Fix in a border.
set out	Fix in a border.
sketch	Make a sketch of. Sketch the building.
specify	Specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement make an express demand or provision in an agreement. The agency failed to specify that the workers were not their employees.
trace	Discover traces of. The children traced along the edge of the dark forest.

Usage Examples of "Delineate" as a verb

• His finger found a precisely outlined section delineated in red marker.
• The law should delineate and prohibit behaviour which is socially abhorrent.

Delineate as an Adjective

Definitions of "Delineate" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “delineate” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Represented accurately or precisely.

Synonyms of "Delineate" as an adjective (2 Words)

delineated	Represented accurately or precisely.
represented	Represented accurately or precisely.

Associations of "Delineate" (30 Words)

cartoon	Draw cartoons of. Cartoon characters.
cite	A citation. He does not cite any source for this assertion.
define	Show the form or outline of. She defined her eyes by applying eyeshadow to her eyelids.
depict	Portray in words; describe. These equations may be depicted on a graph.
describe	Mark out or draw (a geometrical figure. A single light is seen to describe a circle.
doodle	Make a doodle draw aimlessly. The text was interspersed with doodles.
draft	Select a player for a sports team through the draft. A draft document.
draw	Obtain or withdraw money from a bank or other source. You re at art college you must be able to draw.
engraved	Cut or impressed into a surface. Engraved invitations.
explanation	A reason or justification given for an action or belief. The explanation was very simple.
explicitly	In a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt. The essay should state explicitly how the facts support the thesis.
expound	Explain the meaning of (a literary or doctrinal work. He was expounding a powerful argument.
narrative	A message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program. Traditions of oral narrative.
outline	Draw up an outline or sketch for something. An outline of parliamentary procedure.
portray	Portray in words. He chose Trevor Howard to portray Captain Bligh.
precis	Make a precis of a text or speech.
profile	Represent in profile by drawing or painting. The author of this article profiles a famous painter.
prospectus	A formal written offer to sell securities (filed with the SEC) that sets forth a plan for a (proposed) business enterprise. A prospectus should contain the facts that an investor needs to make an informed decision.
quote	Put quote marks around. A quote from Wordsworth.
recapitulate	Summarize and state again the main points of. Many features of regeneration in the peripheral nervous system recapitulate development.
resume	Give a summary (of. The painting resumed its old condition when we restored it.
scribble	An aimless drawing. They scribbled potted and painted.
sketch	Make a sketch of. As they talked Modigliani began to sketch her.
specify	Specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement make an express demand or provision in an agreement. The agency failed to specify that the workers were not their employees.
stipulate	Give a guarantee or promise of. The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life.
summarize	Be a summary of. The abstract summarizes the main ideas in the paper.
summary	(of a judicial process) conducted without the customary legal formalities. He gave a summary of the conclusions.
synopsis	A brief summary or general survey of something. A synopsis of the insurance cover provided is set out below.
transcript	An official record of a student’s work, showing courses taken and grades achieved. A word for word transcript comes with each tape.
vignette	Produce a photograph in the style of a vignette by softening or shading away the edges of the subject. Instructions had been sent to the shop to make a cropped oval vignetted copy of a family group portrait.