specify | Definition of specify

Synonyms and Antonyms of specify

1 to give the rules about (something) clearly and exactly

the document specifies precisely how you may use the information it contains

Synonyms of specify

define, lay down, prescribe

Words Related to specify

decree, dictate, ordain

assign, direct, fix, set, settle

adjure, bid, charge, command, enjoin, instruct, tell

conduct, control, govern, lead, manage

coerce, compel, constrain, force

obligate, oblige, require

2 to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically

police reports didn't specify the model of car the robbers were driving

Synonyms of specify

advert (to), cite, drop, instance, mention, name, note, notice, quote, refer (to), touch (on or upon)

Words Related to specify

allude (to), hint (at), imply, indicate, infer, intend, intimate, suggest

point (out), signal, signify

denominate, designate

bring up, broach, interject, interpolate, interpose, introduce

infiltrate, insinuate, worm

advertise, announce, broadcast, declare, proclaim, pronounce, publicize, publish, sound

clarify, clear (up), elucidate, explain, explicate, spell out

Near Antonyms of specify

disregard, forget, ignore, neglect, overlook, overpass, pass over, slight