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define — 01. For homework, please [define] the following expressions in your own words. 02. It can be quite difficult to clearly [define] abstract ideas such as love or friendship. 03. Moderate alcohol consumption is [defined] as no more than 2 drinks a… … Grammatical examples in English
Define — De*fine , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Defined}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Defining}.] [OE. definer, usually, to end, to finish, F. d[ e]finir to define, L. definire to limit, define; de + finire to limit, end, finis boundary, limit, end. See {Final}, {Finish}.]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
define — /dI faIn/ verb (T) 1 to describe something correctly and thoroughly: the ability to define clients needs | define sth clearly/precisely: The powers of the President are clearly defined in the Constitution. 2 to explain exactly the meaning of a… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
define — de|fine W2S3 [dıˈfaın] v [T] [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: definer, from Latin definire, from finire to limit, end ] 1.) to describe something correctly and thoroughly, and to say what standards, limits, qualities etc it has that make… … Dictionary of contemporary English
define — [[t]dɪfa͟ɪn[/t]] ♦♦♦ defines, defining, defined 1) VERB If you define something, you show, describe, or state clearly what it is and what its limits are, or what it is like. [V wh] The Supreme Court decision could define how far Congress can go… … English dictionary
define */*/*/ — UK [dɪˈfaɪn] / US verb [transitive] Word forms define : present tense I/you/we/they define he/she/it defines present participle defining past tense defined past participle defined 1) to describe clearly and exactly what something is No one has… … English dictionary
define — de|fine [ dı faın ] verb transitive *** 1. ) to describe clearly and exactly what something is: No one has defined the scope of the project. The responsibilities of each team member need to be clearly defined. 2. ) to explain the meaning of a… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
define — verb ADVERB ▪ accurately, carefully, correctly, exactly, explicitly, precisely, specifically ▪ It is important to define these terms accurately. ▪ … Collocations dictionary
define*/*/ — [dɪˈfaɪn] verb [T] 1) to describe clearly and exactly what something is, or what something means No one has defined the aims of the project.[/ex] How would you define the word ‘love ?[/ex] 2) to show clearly the shape or edges of something… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
clearly — adv. Clearly is used with these adjectives: ↑absurd, ↑amused, ↑angry, ↑annoyed, ↑apparent, ↑audible, ↑beneficial, ↑capable, ↑confused, ↑contrary, ↑correct, ↑ … Collocations dictionary
