| Verb | 1. | define - give a definition for the meaning of a word; "Define `sadness'"redefine - give a new or different definition of (a word) | |
| 2. | define - determine the essential quality ofdetermine - fix in scope; fix the boundaries of; the tree determines the border of the property be - have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun); "John is rich"; "This is not a good answer" redefine - give a new or different definition to; "She redefined his duties" | |
| 3. | define - determine the nature of; "What defines a good wine?" | |
| 4. | define - delineate the form or outline of; "The tree was clearly defined by the light"; "The camera could define the smallest object"show - make visible or noticeable; "She showed her talent for cooking"; "Show me your etchings, please" | |