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Definition of Delineates
1. delineate [v] - See also: delineate
Lexicographical Neighbors of Delineates
Literary usage of Delineates
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Catholic Encyclopedia: An International Work of Reference on the by Charles George Herbermann, Edward Aloysius Pace, Condé Bénoist Pallen, Thomas Joseph Shahan, John Joseph Wynne (1913)
"Here he delineates sacred history from the Creation to the Last Supper.
The first "scenes" illustrate the same subject from Genesis him above himself. ..."
2. The Book of Days: A Miscellany of Popular Antiquities in Connection with the by Robert Chambers (1832)
"The accompanying engraving delineates a motley group on such an occasion as we
are describing. ... delineates ..."
3. The History of the French Revolution by Adolphe Thiers, Frederic Shoberl (1866)
"Has any one surpassed you in singing or playing upon the lyre at the table of
the general?' This trait delineates manners. What amiable republicans ! ..."
4. Posthumous Memoirs of His Own Time by Nathaniel William Wraxall (1836)
"The conclusion, addressed to Lord Teignmouth, then Mr. Shore, admirably delineates
his own moderate desires, and objects of noble solicitude. ..."
5. Letters of Eminent Persons, Addressed to David Hume by John Hill Burton (1849)
"Regrets that he appears to have seen so little of Madame Geoffrin, and delineates
the leading characteristics of her mind—Her own health—Her partiality to ..."
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