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DEFINES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Defines.

Defines - as a verb

Determine the essential quality of

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
delimitdelimitatedelineatespecify
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Give a definition for the meaning of a word

Example: "Define `sadness'"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
definedeterminefixlimitsetspecify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Determine the nature of

Example: "What defines a good wine?"

Show the form or outline of

Example: "The tree was clearly defined by the light"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
delineate

Decide upon or fix definitely

Example: "Fix the variables"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
determinefixlimitsetspecify
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
choosepick outselecttake
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The dictionary defines the word "apple" as a round fruit with red or green skin and a crisp white flesh."
"The professor defines a quadratic equation as an equation of the form ax^2 + bx + c = 0."
"The law defines assault as intentionally causing apprehension of harmful or offensive contact."
"The fashion industry often defines beauty based on unrealistic standards."
"The Constitution defines the powers and responsibilities of the federal government."
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Word Game Points

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

DEFINES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is DEFINES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, defines is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEFINES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is DEFINES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, defines is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEFINES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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