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”?
D — 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 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.
de(strengthen) + line + ate → plan carefully → delineate, describe.