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ADUMBRATES Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word adumbrates. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word adumbrates. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for ADUMBRATES

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alludes
verbv
verb

• make a more or less disguised reference to

foreshadows
verbv
verb

• indicate, as with a sign or an omen

hints
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an indirect suggestion

• a slight indication

• a slight but appreciable amount

• a just detectable amount

• an indication of potential opportunity

verb

• drop a hint; intimate by a hint

outlines
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the line that appears to bound an object

• a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

• a schematic or preliminary plan

verb

• describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of

• draw up an outline or sketch for something

• trace the shape of

previews
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an advertisement consisting of short scenes from a motion picture that will appear in the near future

• a screening for a select audience in advance of release for the general public

verb

• watch (a movie or play) before it is released to the general public

reveals
verbv
verb

• make manifest

• make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

• disclose directly or through prophets

suggests
verbv
verb

• make a proposal, declare a plan for something

• drop a hint; intimate by a hint

• imply as a possibility

• call to mind

insinuate
verbv
verb

• introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner

• give to understand

intimate
adjectiveadj
noun

• someone to whom private matters are confided

adjective satellite

• marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

• concerning things deeply private and personal

• having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere

• having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship

• used euphemistically to refer to the genitals

• involved in a sexual relationship

• innermost or essential

• thoroughly acquainted through study or experience

verb

• give to understand

• imply as a possibility

outline
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the line that appears to bound an object

• a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

• a schematic or preliminary plan

verb

• describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of

• draw up an outline or sketch for something

• trace the shape of

sketch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• preliminary drawing for later elaboration

• a brief literary description

• short descriptive summary (of events)

• a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine

verb

• make a sketch of

• describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of

Best Hypernyms For ADUMBRATES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for adumbrates, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
depict describe draw hint suggest

Alternatives for ALLUDES

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