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define

[/dɪˈfaɪn/]
verb
definir
1. to state or describe exactly what something is
Can you define what you mean by 'success'?
Você pode definir o que você quer dizer com 'sucesso'?
2. to establish the limits or boundaries of something
The contract defines the responsibilities of both parties.
O contrato define as responsabilidades de ambas as partes.
3. to be the most important characteristic of something
Her courage defines her character.
A coragem dela define seu caráter.
4. to give a clear outline or shape to something
The makeup artist used contouring to define the model's cheekbones.
A maquiadora usou contorno para definir os pômulos da modelo.
Synonyms
specifycharacterizedelineateoutlineexplain
Antonyms
obscureblurconfusevague

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
definir
standard usage across all contexts
Portugal
definir
identical usage as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

define oneself - estabelecer sua própria identidade
define the terms - estabelecer as condições
sharply defined - bem definido
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