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ADUMBRATE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Adumbrate.

Adumbrate - as a verb

Describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of

Example: "Sketch the outline of the book"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
outlinesketch
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
depictdescribedraw
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Give to understand

Example: "I insinuated that i did not like his wife"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
insinuateintimate

Example Sentences

"The professor adumbrated the main points of his lecture before beginning."
"Her speech adumbrated the key arguments she would make in her paper."
"The artist adumbrated the outline of the painting before adding colors."
"The CEO adumbrated the company's future plans during the shareholders' meeting."
"The novel's prologue adumbrated the plot's major twists and turns."
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Word Game Points

Is ADUMBRATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, adumbrate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ADUMBRATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is ADUMBRATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, adumbrate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ADUMBRATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is ADUMBRATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, adumbrate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ADUMBRATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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