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delineate
[/dɪˈlɪn.i.eɪt/]
verb
delinear
1.
To describe or portray something in words
The report delineates the main causes of climate change.
O relatório delineia as principais causas das mudanças climáticas.
2.
To draw or trace the outline of something
The artist delineated the figure with a sharp pencil.
O artista delineou a figura com um lápis afiado.
3.
To mark or define the boundaries or limits of something
The fence delineates the property line between the two houses.
A cerca delineia a linha divisória entre as duas casas.
Synonyms
outline
describe
sketch
trace
define
demarcate
depict
Antonyms
obscure
blur
conceal
confuse
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
delinear
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
delinear
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
delinear
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
delinear
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
delineate boundaries
delineate responsibilities
delineate the scope of a project
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