outline | Definition of outline

outline

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of outline

1 to draw or make apparent the outline of

she carefully outlined the tree before she started drawing in the leaves

Synonyms of outline

define, delineate, silhouette, sketch, trace

Words Related to outline

bound, fringe, margin, skirt

edge, hem, rim, trim

circle, compass, encircle, girdle, girth, loop, ring, round, surround

chart, diagram, draw, map (out)

2 to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)

outlined the important points in the introduction

Synonyms of outline

abstract, boil down, brief, digest, encapsulate, epitomize, recap, recapitulate, reprise, sum up, summarize, synopsize, wrap up

Words Related to outline

abridge, condense, curtail, cut back, shorten

downsize, shrink

concentrate, consolidate

decoct, essentialize

simplify, streamline

Near Antonyms of outline

elongate, extend, lengthen, prolong, protract

amplify, elaborate (on or upon), enlarge (on or upon), expand, supplement