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Outline (Verb)

Meaning 1

Draw up an outline or sketch for something; "draft a speech".

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Examples

  • She will outline her ideas before starting the project to ensure everything runs smoothly.
  • The artist began to outline the sketch of the new logo for the company.
  • Before writing the essay, the student took some time to outline the main points she wanted to cover.
  • The professor asked the students to outline their approach to solving the math problem.
  • The architect will outline the design for the new building before presenting it to the investors.

Synonyms

  • Draft

Hypernyms

  • Write
  • Pen
  • Indite

Related Words

  • Outline (noun)

Meaning 2

Trace the shape of.

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Examples

  • The artist began to carefully outline the cat's features with a fine-tip pen.
  • She used a piece of chalk to outline the shape of her future garden in the yard.
  • The designer outlined the new company logo in Adobe Illustrator.
  • He gently outlined the rose petals with a small paintbrush.
  • The architect took a moment to outline the core structure of the building using a pencil.

Synonyms

  • Limn
  • Delineate

Hypernyms

  • Draw

Hyponyms

  • Contour
  • Lipstick

Related Words

  • Outline (noun)

Meaning 3

Describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of; "sketch the outline of the book"; "outline his ideas".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

  • She will outline the project plan during the meeting to get everyone on the same page.
  • The speaker was able to effectively outline the benefits and drawbacks of the new proposal.
  • To get a feel for the movie, the director wanted to outline the key scenes and plot twists at the beginning.
  • Can you outline the steps for me in simple terms so I can understand the process better?
  • The professor asked the students to outline the main arguments of the essay before submitting it for review.

Synonyms

  • Adumbrate
  • Sketch

Hypernyms

  • Draw
  • Describe

Hyponyms

  • Block Out

Related Words

  • Outline (noun)
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