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To precisely state or describe the nature, scope, or meaning of

To mark out the boundary or limits of

To physically delineate the outline of

To state explicitly

To explain something cryptic or foreign

To have a great influence on, or determine the nature of

To understand or interpret the nature, meaning or significance of

To identify or find, especially with great accuracy or precision

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Verb

To precisely state or describe the nature, scope, or meaning of

characterise^UK

characterize^US

state precisely

express in words

call a spade a spade

give the meaning of

give an account of

individualize^US

individualise^UK

paint a picture

give particulars of

conceptualize^US

paint a picture of

make a drawing of

draw a picture of

make a diagram of

conjure up a picture of

give a picture of

conceptualise^UK

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“The event will seek to define modern-day issues related to health as broadly as possible.”

Verb

To mark out the boundary or limits of

set the boundaries of

set the limits of

mark the limits of

mark the boundaries of

measure something off

draw the lines of

keep within bounds

keep the lid on

keep a tight rein on

keep within limits

place a limit on

draw the line on

impose limits on

put a ceiling on

keep under control

stop from spreading

come down hard on

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“The law doesn't explicitly define the boundaries between sharing and commerce.”

Verb

To physically delineate the outline of

draw the lines of

mark the boundaries of

mark the limits of

make a rough draft

make a drawing of

draw a picture of

make a diagram of

characterize^US

conceptualize^US

paint a picture of

characterise^UK

conjure up a picture of

give a picture of

conceptualise^UK

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“Heavy lines delineate swooping curves that define a vertical, multicolored form.”

Verb

To state explicitly

particularise^UK

particularize^US

individualise^UK

individualize^US

be specific about

put one's finger on

get down to brass tacks

come to the point

get to the point

characterize^US

characterise^UK

compartmentalize^US

compartmentalise^UK

conventionalize

circumstantiate

give the title of

institutionalise^UK

institutionalize^US

give an account of

make reference to

quote chapter and verse

make provision for

let anyone know of

set the boundaries of

lay the groundwork

give expression to

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Verb

To explain something cryptic or foreign

put in plain English

give the details of

make intelligible

put in plain words

state in layman's language

characterize^US

characterise^UK

give an explanation of

express in words

make perfectly clear

draw a picture of

put in the picture

clear the air about

get something straight

give insight into

add a commentary to

paint a picture

explain in simple terms

fill someone in

throw light upon

make observations on

make straightforward

get to the meat

make easier to understand

make more comprehensible

make more intelligible

make easy to understand

make more accessible

let sunlight in

put one straight

let daylight in

hit the high spots

reduce to the bare bones

put in a nutshell

get down to basics

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Verb

To have a great influence on, or determine the nature of

Verb

To understand or interpret the nature, meaning or significance of

perceive the meaning of

get to the bottom of

make head or tail of

figure it to be

read between the lines

characterise^UK

characterize^US

get the picture

get the message

get the hang of

become aware of

get the drift of

take something on board

become cognizant of

become conscious of

get one's head around

feel in one's bones

be conscious of

be cognizant of

have knowledge of

get the point of

get the impression

have an aha moment

get one's mind around

get the message about

get the picture about

make intelligible

have a handle on

wrap one's mind round

get the idea of

get to grips with

pick up what someone is putting down

see the light about

wrap one's mind around

get your head round

be familiar with

be au fait with

philosophise^UK

make certain of

philosophize^US

get the impression of

have a funny feeling

catch the drift

find the key to

find the answer to

be sensitive to

sympathize with

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Verb

To identify or find, especially with great accuracy or precision

put one's finger on

characterize^US

individualize^US

characterise^UK

individualise^UK

put the finger on

make certain of

make up your mind on

make distinctive

identify problem

show the position of

make a diagnosis

catch a glimpse of

draw attention to

call attention to

be symptomatic of

be a symptom of

give as an example

make reference to

discriminate between

come down in favour of

make up one's mind

particularize^US

particularise^UK

be specific about

get to the point

come to the point

get down to brass tacks

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