The architect had to delineate the blueprints before construction could begin.
建筑师必须在施工开始之前绘制蓝图。
Which of the following is a synonym for “delineate”?
B — describe. “delineate” means v. to describe or portray something precisely
The old map was drawn to carefully ______ the exact border between the lands.
A — delineate. “delineate” means v. to describe or portray something precisely
delineate — v. to describe or portray something precisely. In Chinese: v. 描绘，描写.
delineate is pronounced /dɪˈlɪniˌeɪt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: de · lin · e · ate.
The architect had to delineate the blueprints before construction could begin. (建筑师必须在施工开始之前绘制蓝图。)
describe, outline, depict, detail — all close in meaning to delineate (v. to describe or portray something precisely).
Yes. delineate appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
de(strengthen) + line + ate → plan carefully → delineate, describe.