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define

/dɪfˈaɪn/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

verb

  1. determine the essential quality of
  2. give a definition for the meaning of a word
    “Define `sadness'”
  3. determine the nature of
    “What defines a good wine?”
  4. show the form or outline of
    “The tree was clearly defined by the light”
  5. decide upon or fix definitely
    “fix the variables”

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Words that rhyme with define

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